Wairau Valley Climate by Month
The temperature in Wairau Valley can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Wairau Valley. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in January to a chilly 10°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -0°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wairau Valley has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1360 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The wettest period in Wairau Valley occurs in October, which receives around 138 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Wairau Valley experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 92 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Wairau Valley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Wairau Valley.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Wairau Valley in New Zealand
During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 92 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.
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