Marlborough Sounds weather in January
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Marlborough Sounds. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
22°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
January
What to do in Marlborough Sounds in January
Whatever the weather, Marlborough Sounds rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Walk or kayak sections of the Queen Charlotte Track
Tour Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in the Wairau Valley
Take a mail boat cruise around the Sounds
Sample fresh Marlborough greenshell mussels
Explore secluded bays accessible only by water
Spot dolphins and seabirds in the sheltered waters
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
February
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
March
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
April
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
May
14C
Cool, with occasional showers.
June
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
July
11C
Cool, with some rainy days.
August
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
September
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
October
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
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