Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in New Zealand in August
In August, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in New Zealand range from 9.7°C in Dunedin to 13.8°C in Auckland. Monthly rainfall ranges from 41 mm in Dunedin to 177 mm in New Plymouth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
August in New Zealand
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 13.8°C9.1°C | 9.1°C | 104 | 14.6 |
| Christchurch | 11.2°C3.1°C | 3.1°C | 48 | 8.9 |
| Wellington | 11.3°C8.6°C | 8.6°C | 82 | 12.7 |
| Manukau City | 13.8°C8.5°C | 8.5°C | 97 | 13.7 |
| Hamilton, New Zealand | 13.5°C5.7°C | 5.7°C | 122 | 14.8 |
| Tauranga | 13.4°C7.7°C | 7.7°C | 117 | 12.5 |
| Dunedin | 9.7°C3.1°C | 3.1°C | 41 | 9.4 |
| Lower Hutt | 11.8°C7.7°C | 7.7°C | 80 | 13.1 |
| Palmerston North | 12.1°C5.2°C | 5.2°C | 89 | 13.8 |
| New Plymouth | 12.4°C7.3°C | 7.3°C | 177 | 16.0 |
| Hastings, New Zealand | 13.0°C5.5°C | 5.5°C | 65 | 11.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.