New ZealandThe weather in August in Te Anau
It's cool in August in Te Anau with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Te Anau. There’s too much chance of rain 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 Te Anau, 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 18°C in 2017, Te Anau reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In August, there is an average of 220 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,8 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in August for Te Anau
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Te Anau. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Te Anau | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 13°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 15°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 220 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 25 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,8 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Te Anau with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 13°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Te Anau is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau
Temperature in August in Te Anau over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau
Total precipitation in August in Te Anau over the years
Daily Snowfall in August in Te Anau
Snowfall in August in Te Anau per year
Daily UV index in August in Te Anau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Te Anau, 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.
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Average weather in Te Anau by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Te Anau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.