Picton weather in October (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Picton this October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Picton typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Picton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 240 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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