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

What weather conditions can you expect in Rai Valley this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Rai Valley during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Rai Valley in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 268 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months 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 January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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