Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Marlborough (New Zealand), New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score31Poor annual avg
Best months: February, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 15°C, sunshine averages 5.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 1079mm. Sea temperatures average 13°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
1079mm
Annual total
Sun
5.4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
31
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Marlborough (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August10°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Marlborough (New Zealand)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August103mm average rain
August is one of Marlborough (New Zealand)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.2 hours average sun
August is below Marlborough (New Zealand)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August11°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August23 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.