Marlborough Sounds Weather in June

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

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Picton Blenheim Anakiwa Renwick

Planning a journey to the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand this June and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Marlborough Sounds in June

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Wairau Valley at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Endeavour Inlet at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Endeavour Inlet and 0°C (32°F) in Wairau Valley.

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

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blenheim with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Rai Valley with 122 mm (4.8 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Picton.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Picton gets approximately 144 hours of sunlight in June, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 June

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Marlborough Sounds (June)

Precipitation variation in the Marlborough Sounds (June)

Picton

In June Picton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Picton →

Blenheim

In June Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Blenheim →

Anakiwa

In June Anakiwa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
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Renwick

In June Renwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Havelock

In June Havelock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
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In our records: New Zealand June extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Picton 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Blenheim 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Anakiwa 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Renwick 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Havelock 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Endeavour Inlet 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

The Marlborough Sounds weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

In June, the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Picton sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

In Picton, the average daytime high in June is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand during June, with Picton averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

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

In our opinion, June may not be the ideal time to visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Picton.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

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