Rai Valley, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Rai Valley, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Rai Valley, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

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.

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

January

January in Rai Valley is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Rain coat
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear

February

February for Rai Valley is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Umbrella
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts

March

If you visit Rai Valley during March, you are likely to find that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s 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 a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Umbrella
Skirts
Shorts or short pants

April

April in Rai Valley can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear

May

May for Rai Valley is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. There is frost once in a while. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Umbrella
Long skirts

June

If you go to Rai Valley in June, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans

July

If you visit Rai Valley during July, you are likely to find 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 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage

August

August in Rai Valley is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about a third of the time. There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Rain coat

September

If you go to Rai Valley in September, 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 (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof luggage

October

In October, Rai Valley is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

November

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Waterproof footwear

December

If you are traveling to Rai Valley in December, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Dresses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack 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.

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A SIM card that works in Rai Valley

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