Picton Weather in August

What's the weather like in Picton (Marlborough) in August 2024?

The climate in Picton during August can be summarized as cool and wet.

August is in the winter in Picton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Picton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.6°C 54.6°F
Nightly temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Average temperature 7.9°C 46.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 159 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 12.4°C 54.4°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Picton with around 159mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Picton

Picton average temperature in August

August rainfall

Picton average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Picton average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Picton in August 2024.

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Picton weather stats

Picton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22°C 71.6°F
Driest month: February 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 11.1°C 52°F
Wettest month: August 159mm 6.3ins
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