Picton weather in December (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Picton for December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Picton during December to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Picton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 245 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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