Picton weather in January (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How does the January weather in Picton compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Picton during January, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Picton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 268 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Picton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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?

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