Marlborough, New Zealand
Picton cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Picton in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 70°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 54°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 25%fewest rain days (January)
- 43%most rain days (June)
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Weather in Picton by month
Average highs run from 54°F (12°C) in July to 70°F (21°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in June. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70 / 57°F21 / 14°C | 25% | 13 mph21 km/h | 62°F17°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| February | 70 / 57°F21 / 14°C | 36% | 14 mph23 km/h | 63°F17°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| March | 68 / 54°F20 / 12°C | 29% | 13 mph22 km/h | 62°F17°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| April | 64 / 52°F18 / 11°C | 38% | 13 mph21 km/h | 59°F15°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 60 / 51°F15 / 11°C | 29% | 16 mph27 km/h | 57°F14°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 55 / 48°F13 / 9°C | 43% | 16 mph27 km/h | 56°F13°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| July | 54 / 46°F12 / 8°C | 40% | 16 mph25 km/h | 55°F13°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 55 / 46°F13 / 8°C | 35% | 18 mph29 km/h | 53°F12°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 58 / 49°F14 / 9°C | 43% | 20 mph32 km/h | 55°F13°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 61 / 48°F16 / 9°C | 42% | 15 mph24 km/h | 56°F13°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| November | 65 / 52°F19 / 11°C | 42% | 15 mph24 km/h | 58°F14°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| December | 69 / 56°F21 / 13°C | 40% | 15 mph24 km/h | 61°F16°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Picton
7 ships from 6 cruise lines are scheduled here, 10 visits in total. The next 10:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 212026 | Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 13 nights from Auckland |
| Tue, Nov 102026 | Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 15 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 9 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Dec 82026 | Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 9 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Fri, Dec 112026 | Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 13 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Mon, Dec 212026 | Silver MoonSilversea Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Auckland |
| Mon, Dec 282026 | Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 13 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Thu, Dec 312026 | Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 9 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Sat, Jan 92027 | Seven Seas ExplorerRegent Seven Seas Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Jan 192027 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 40 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Picton
- Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Cruises
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Seven Seas ExplorerRegent Seven Seas Cruises
- Silver MoonSilversea Cruises
Nearby cruise ports
- WellingtonNew Zealand
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- AkaroaCanterbury, New Zealand
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- TimaruCanterbury, New Zealand
- TaurangaNew Zealand
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.