August verdict

New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand in August

Weather score13Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

7°C

Rain

108mm

Sun

2.4h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

13

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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

Temperature

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August7°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.

August108mm average rain

August is one of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December

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

August2.4 hours average sun

August is below New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' 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

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August8°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to May and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August13 weather score

August is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.

Best weather monthsAll year

The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.