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

Can you expect sunny skies in Rai Valley in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During October, Rai Valley usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Rai Valley in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 240 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March 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 Rai Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Rai Valley, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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