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

How is the weather in Rai Valley in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Rai Valley generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Rai Valley in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in December and which places have the best weather 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 Rai Valley in December?

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 in December.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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