Marlborough Region

Province · South Island, 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Population 50,800

Area 10,467 km²

Time zone Pacific/Auckland

Official website www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Marlborough Region Essentials

Marlborough encompasses the intricate waterways of the Marlborough Sounds and the expansive Wairau Valley, New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region. This selection features the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre’s rare Great War aircraft and the culinary hub of Havelock, the world capital for green-lipped mussels. Visitors can explore the rugged history of Port Underwood, hike to panoramic vistas overlooking the Queen Charlotte Sound, and sample Sauvignon Blanc at established estates like Wither Hills and St Clair.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 9°–29°
13° at night
9 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 9°–29°
13° at night
7 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 8°–26°
11° at night
8 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–22°
9° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 3°–19°
7° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Fair

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–15°
6° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–14°
5° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Fair

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–15°
5° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–18°
6° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 3°–20°
7° at night
12 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–23°
9° at night
10 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–25°
11° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: New Zealand Dollar NZD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 111
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Māori
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +64

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Marlborough Region

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Marlborough Region Essentials

Marlborough Region — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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