Rai Valley, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Rai Valley, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Rai Valley, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Rai Valley, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Rai Valley, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Rai Valley, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Rai Valley, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Rai Valley, New Zealand by month

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January

Traveling to Rai Valley in January, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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February

Traveling to Rai Valley in February, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

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March

March in Rai Valley is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

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April

If you visit Rai Valley during April, you might notice that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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May

If you visit Rai Valley during May, you might find that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. There is frost sometimes.

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June

If you visit Rai Valley during June, you may see that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly. There is frost about half of the time.

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July

In July, Rai Valley is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rai Valley, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost about half of the time.

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August

If you are traveling to Rai Valley in August, you will notice that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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September

If you are traveling to Rai Valley in September, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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October

If you are traveling to Rai Valley in October, you will notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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November

In November, Rai Valley is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rai Valley, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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December

December here is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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Activities for Rai Valley, New Zealand

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Rai Valley.

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