Picton weather in February (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How does the February weather in Picton compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

For February, the weather in Picton is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Picton in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 7 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 235 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Picton. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Picton, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Picton.

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