Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Haast, New Zealand in August
Weather score9Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 302mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
302mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
9
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 302mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Haast, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August11°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Haast'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
August302mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Haast's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.4 hours average sun
August is below Haast'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
August13°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
August9 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.