Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in August
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
224mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
12
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August13°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August224mm average rain
August is one of East Coast (New Zealand)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.2 hours average sun
August is below East Coast (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
August14°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August12 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 and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.