Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Marlborough (New Zealand), New Zealand in January
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°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
January22°C average high
January is one of Marlborough (New Zealand)'s warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January81mm average rain
January sits near Marlborough (New Zealand)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.4 hours average sun
January is one of Marlborough (New Zealand)'s sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January16°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January45 weather score
January is one of Marlborough (New Zealand)'s best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.