Climate Insights for Blenheim
Marlborough District, Marlborough, New Zealand
Climate Overview
The climate in Blenheim is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 911 mm of precipitation falls per year. Blenheim receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blenheim is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Blenheim is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 35.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Blenheim receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blenheim is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Blenheim sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 21°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Blenheim sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 70°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 63°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 47°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Blenheim is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 911 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 56 mm. That's 48 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Blenheim is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Blenheim is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Blenheim is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Blenheim is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Blenheim is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blenheim based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blenheim based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.