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

What weather conditions can you expect in Wairau Valley this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Wairau Valley typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Wairau Valley in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 268 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with 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 January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wairau Valley.

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