Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Blenheim (New Zealand), New Zealand in August
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
95mm
Sun
5h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Blenheim (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August13°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Blenheim (New Zealand)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August95mm average rain
August is one of Blenheim (New Zealand)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5 hours average sun
August is below Blenheim (New Zealand)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August12°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August26 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.