New Zealand Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is the last month of winter in New Zealand, and temperatures begin to rise slightly as spring approaches. In the North Island, average temperatures range from a low of 6.6°C (43.9°F) to a high of 12.3°C (54.1°F), while in the South Island, temperatures are cooler, ranging from a low of 1.7°C (35.1°F) to a high of 9.4°C (48.9°F). August is a wet month throughout the country, with an average of 77.4% precipitation probability and 2.91 inches of rainfall. The North Island tends to be slightly drier than the South Island, with the central and southern regions of the North Island receiving the least amount of rainfall on average. Winds are strong in New Zealand in August, with an average gust speed of 53.3 km/h (33.1 mph) and an average wind speed of 38.5 km/h (23.9 mph). The prevailing winds come from the west and southwest. Humidity is relatively high, averaging 78.6%. In terms of daylight, August has shorter days as it is still the winter season. The average sunrise time is around 7:10 am, and the average sunset time is around 5:40 pm. Overall, New Zealand in August experiences cool temperatures, high humidity, strong winds, and frequent rainfall, with conditions being colder and wetter in the South Island compared to the North Island.
What is the temperature in New Zealand in August?
Average air temperature in New Zealand is 9.8°C (49.6°F) in August. The outside temperature in New Zealand feels like 8.5°C (47.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 12.3°C (54.1°F) and feels like 12.1°C (53.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.6°C (43.9°F) which feels like 4.3°C (39.7°F).
How hot is New Zealand in August?
The hot temperature in August in New Zealand rises to 16°C (60.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 78.6% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 16 °C (60.8°F). The average maximum temp in New Zealand is 12.3°C (60.8°F) during day time in August.
How cold is New Zealand in August?
The coldest temp in New Zealand in August drops to 3°C (37.4°F) during the cold nights. With 38.5km/h (23.9mph) winds and 78.6% humidity it feels like 0.3°C (32.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in New Zealand in August?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in New Zealand in August averaging 2.91 mm of precipitation. New Zealand has a 77.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in New Zealand throughout August?
New Zealand has 2.91 mm (0.11 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is New Zealand windy in August?
The average speed of wind in New Zealand during August is 38.5km/h (23.9mph) and average windgust is 53.3km/h (33.1mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 65km/h (40.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Zealand in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in New Zealand.
What are the humidity levels in New Zealand in August?
The average humidity levels in New Zealand in August are 78.6%. Daily humidity levels in New Zealand range from 69.3% to 88.7% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in New Zealand in August?
New Zealand has 10 hours 29 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Zealand in August is at 7:10:21 and the sunset is at 17:40:13.
What is the cloud coverage in New Zealand in August?
Clouds cover 55.4% of the sky on average throughout August in New Zealand. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 92.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in New Zealand?
The average UV index in New Zealand is 4.5 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in New Zealand in August?
The average solar radiation is 106.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Zealand during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 27.4 W/m2 to 176 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in New Zealand?
The average solar energy during August in New Zealand is 9.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.4 MJ/m2, to 15.3 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in New Zealand in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in New Zealand in August.
What is the air pressure in New Zealand in August?
On average the air pressure in New Zealand in August is 1016.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 999 mb to 1032.2 mb.
What is the visibility in New Zealand in August?
The average daylight visibility in New Zealand in August is 10.3 km (6.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.6 km (4.7 miles) to 11.4 km (7.1 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in New Zealand in August?
The average dew point in New Zealand during August is 6.1°C (43°F).
Where is the data for New Zealand climate in August coming from?
The climate data for New Zealand in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- PARAPARAUMU AWS, NZ
- WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL, NZ
- WELLINGTON AERO AWS, NZ
- NGAWI, NZ
- CAPE CAMPBELL AWS, NZ
- NZWN