Picton weather in April (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Picton in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Picton typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Picton in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Picton climate page with graphs.

 

Picton, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in April

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Picton in April?

For visitors traveling to Picton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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