August verdict

Napier, New Zealand in August

Weather score22Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

102mm

Sun

4.6h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

22

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Napier, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August14°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.

August102mm average rain

August is wetter than Napier's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August4.6 hours average sun

August is below Napier'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

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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 March

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August22 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.