Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand in August
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
158mm
Sun
3.6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August10°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Fiordland National Park'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
August158mm average rain
August is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August3.6 hours average sun
August is below Fiordland National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October 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 April
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August18 weather score
August scores below Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.