Wairau Valley weather in February (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Wairau Valley during February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Wairau Valley, February is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. February falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Wairau Valley in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 235 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Wairau Valley. February typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wairau Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Wairau Valley, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February and which places have the best weather 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 Wairau Valley in February?

For visitors traveling to Wairau 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 in February.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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