The weather in August in New Zealand
It's cool to moderate in August in New Zealand with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in New Zealand. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2022, New Zealand reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for New Zealand
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| New Zealand | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in New Zealand with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
Find affordable vacations to New Zealand
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Check out the climate of New Zealand for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in New Zealand is based on weather data from Auckland. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Zealand to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in New Zealand
Temperature in August in New Zealand over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in New Zealand
Total precipitation in August in New Zealand over the years
Daily UV index in August in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in New Zealand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in August in New Zealand
Have you been to New Zealand in August?
Share your weather experience in August in New Zealand.
Average weather in New Zealand by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Zealand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.