Picton Weather in December

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

The climate in Picton during December can be summarized as mild and damp.

December is in the summer in Picton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Picton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.6°C 69°F
Nightly temperature 10.5°C 50.8°F
Average temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60.2°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Picton with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Picton

Picton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Picton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Picton average rain in December

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 December 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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