Marlborough Sounds Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in January.

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Picton Blenheim Anakiwa Renwick

Planning a trip to the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Marlborough Sounds in January

The Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Endeavour Inlet at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Havelock at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Havelock and 15°C (59°F) in Endeavour Inlet.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Endeavour Inlet with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Wairau Valley with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Picton gets approximately 268 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Marlborough Sounds by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Marlborough Sounds — and find the best time to visit. (based on Picton)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune13°C (55°F) July13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Marlborough Sounds in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Marlborough Sounds.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Marlborough Sounds

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Marlborough Sounds (January)

Precipitation variation in the Marlborough Sounds (January)

Picton

In January Picton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Picton →

Blenheim

In January Blenheim generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Blenheim →

Anakiwa

In January Anakiwa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Anakiwa →

Renwick

In January Renwick generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Renwick →

Havelock

In January Havelock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Havelock →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in New Zealand brought 219 mm (8.6 in) in Whangarei on January 19, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Marlborough Sounds in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Picton 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Blenheim 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Anakiwa 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Renwick 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Havelock 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Endeavour Inlet 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

The Marlborough Sounds weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in January?

Expect perfect weather across the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in January. The popular destination of Picton averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in January?

Daytime temperatures in Picton peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in January, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Picton averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand 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, New Zealand 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Marlborough Sounds.

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