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

What does the weather outlook for Rai Valley look like in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Rai Valley includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Rai Valley in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Rai Valley. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rai Valley, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 184 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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