Picton weather in September (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Is Picton a good destination in September, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of September in Picton typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Picton in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 189 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 September

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in September

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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