AI-generatedPicton at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 16.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 828 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Picton
Picton has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Picton is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Picton
The best time to visit Picton is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 16.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is July with 84 mm of precipitation.
Picton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Picton in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Picton in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 20–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Picton in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Picton in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3619:43
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:19–07:13 · evening 19:06–20:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:19 · evening 20:01–20:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Picton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 15° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The sea warms from 12° to 13°. The days get 1.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Sea | 12° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.8 h |
What is the weather like in Picton in October?
In October, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 7 min06:36 – 19:43
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Picton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Picton: score 45 against 22. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in February. February has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 45better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.8° | 16.5° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 53 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Picton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January21° · Sea 16° · 8.0 h
In January, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Picton – and yet one of the best months here.
Picton in January45February21° · Sea 17° · 8.0 h
In February, Picton is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Picton – and yet one of the best months here.
Picton in February35March20° · Sea 16° · 7.3 h
In March, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in March23April17° · Sea 15° · 5.8 h
In April, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in April20May16° · Sea 14° · 4.8 h
In May, Picton is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in May15June13° · Sea 13° · 4.1 h
In June, Picton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in June16July13° · Sea 12° · 4.5 h
In July, Picton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in July19August13° · Sea 12° · 5.4 h
In August, Picton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in August22September15° · Sea 12° · 6.1 h
In September, Picton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in September22October16° · Sea 13° · 6.8 h
In October, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in October27November18° · Sea 14° · 7.5 h
In November, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in November30December20° · Sea 15° · 7.7 h
In December, Picton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Picton.
Picton in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Picton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in February (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from July to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 21° | 14° | 16.0° | 8.0 h | 8 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 21° | 15° | 16.5° | 8.0 h | 6 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 20° | 13° | 16.1° | 7.3 h | 7 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 17° | 12° | 15.1° | 5.8 h | 9 | 71 |
| MayMay | 20 | 16° | 10° | 14.1° | 4.8 h | 8 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 13° | 8° | 12.9° | 4.1 h | 10 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 16 | 13° | 7° | 12.0° | 4.5 h | 10 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 19 | 13° | 7° | 11.7° | 5.4 h | 11 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 15° | 9° | 12.1° | 6.1 h | 10 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 16° | 10° | 12.8° | 6.8 h | 12 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 18° | 11° | 13.9° | 7.5 h | 10 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 20° | 13° | 15.2° | 7.7 h | 10 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Picton
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.1 – 13.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Picton ranges from 11.7 °C in August to 16.5 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 15.9 and 17.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.1° | 16.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.5° | 15.9° | 17.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.1° | 15.3° | 16.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.4° | 15.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.1° | 13.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.9° | 12.2° | 14.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.0° | 11.3° | 12.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.7° | 10.9° | 12.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.1° | 11.2° | 13.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.8° | 12.1° | 13.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.9° | 13.2° | 14.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 15.2° | 14.3° | 16.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Picton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Picton, 52 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Picton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Picton has about 12 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Picton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Picton
How breezy and how cloudy Picton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Picton typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Picton: variable cloud, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Picton
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Picton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Picton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 18).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h 10 min
- Distance
- 18,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Picton vs Blenheim
In October the holiday weather in Picton and Blenheim is about equally good (score 22 vs 22). During the day Blenheim is 2 °C warmer than Picton.
| in October | Picton | Blenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Sea | 13° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Picton ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°82
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Tauranga18°16°74
- 4Christchurch17°73
- 5Masterton17°69
- 6Cambridge18°69
- 7Matamata18°69
- 8Ashburton17°68
- 18PictonThis page16°13°22
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Frequently asked questions about Picton
When is the best time to visit Picton?
The best time to visit Picton is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Picton?
The sea temperature in Picton ranges from 11.7 °C in August to 16.5 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Picton in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Picton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Picton?
The wettest month is July with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Picton get?
Picton gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.0 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Picton in?
Picton is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Picton?
A nonstop flight from London to Picton takes about 23 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Picton?
Picton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 19, summer holidays 18, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 37.