Rai Valley weather in April (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Is April a good time to explore Rai Valley weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Rai Valley tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Rai Valley in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 195 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Rai Valley.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rai Valley, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in April

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

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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 Rai Valley, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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