Climate Insights for Rapaura

Marlborough District, Marlborough, New Zealand

Hottest
January
23°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
July
116mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rapaura is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1129mm of precipitation falls per year. Rapaura receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rapaura 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 12° Mar Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° May Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Jun Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 4° Jul Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Aug Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Sep Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Rapaura sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 71mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm May Precipitation: 101mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Jul Precipitation: 116mm Aug Precipitation: 100mm Sep Precipitation: 95mm Oct Precipitation: 92mm Nov Precipitation: 99mm Dec Precipitation: 104mm
Precipitation

Rapaura is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1129mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 116mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 71mm. That's 46mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Rapaura 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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Rapaura, which began on March 20, 2026. Rapaura is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 302mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 16°
Mar 14°
Apr 12°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Rapaura is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rapaura 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
12 °C
11 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Aug
3 °C
12 °C
13 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
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