The Marlborough Sounds weather in January
Planning a getaway to the Marlborough Sounds this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds in January?
The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. January in the Marlborough Sounds generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Endeavour Inlet at 19°C to warm in Havelock at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Havelock and 15°C in Endeavour Inlet.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Endeavour Inlet with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Wairau Valley with 112 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 268 hours of sunshine in Picton. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Marlborough Sounds in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?
Picton
In January Picton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Blenheim
In January Blenheim generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Anakiwa
In January Anakiwa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Renwick
In January Renwick generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Havelock
In January Havelock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit the Marlborough Sounds with overall perfect weather in Picton. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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