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Weather in July in The Marlborough Sounds

Planning a getaway to the Marlborough Sounds this July 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 July?

The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. July in the Marlborough Sounds generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Wairau Valley at 10°C to mild in Endeavour Inlet at 13°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Endeavour Inlet and -0°C in Wairau Valley. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blenheim with an average of 83 mm to high rainfall in Rai Valley with 104 mm.

Average sunshine

Picton enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a closer look at July's conditions in the Marlborough Sounds, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Marlborough Sounds's yearly weather, check out our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.

Where to go in the Marlborough Sounds in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Marlborough Sounds on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?

Picton

In July Picton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Picton
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<<   June June
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13°C 
7°C 
144 hours 
96 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
6°C 
161 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
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13°C 
6°C 
184 hours 
83 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Picton

Blenheim

In July Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Blenheim
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   June June
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13°C 
5°C 
144 hours 
91 mm 
9 days 
12°C 
4°C 
161 hours 
83 mm 
10 days 
August   >> August
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13°C 
5°C 
184 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Blenheim

Anakiwa

In July Anakiwa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Anakiwa
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
144 hours 
102 mm 
11 days 
poor 
12°C 
5°C 
161 hours 
88 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
>>  
13°C 
5°C 
184 hours 
90 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Anakiwa

Renwick

In July Renwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Renwick
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
144 hours 
99 mm 
8 days 
12°C 
2°C 
161 hours 
89 mm 
9 days 
August   >> August
>>  
13°C 
3°C 
184 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Renwick

Havelock

In July Havelock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Havelock
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
144 hours 
110 mm 
10 days 
poor 
12°C 
3°C 
161 hours 
95 mm 
11 days 
August   >> August
>>  
13°C 
4°C 
184 hours 
101 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Havelock

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Is July the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Picton, July may not be the ideal time to visit the Marlborough Sounds.

On average, the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Picton. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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