Picton weather in December (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

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

In Picton the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Picton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Picton. 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 December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in December 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 December?

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 December.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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