Blenheim weather in January (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Blenheim this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Blenheim is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Blenheim in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 268 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Blenheim.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Blenheim. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Blenheim climate page with graphs.

 

Blenheim, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Blenheim, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Blenheim.

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