Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand in August
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 118mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
118mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 118mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August17°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Ninety Mile Beach's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August118mm average rain
August is wetter than Ninety Mile Beach's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.9 hours average sun
August is below Ninety Mile Beach'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
August15°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
August27 weather score
August scores below Ninety Mile Beach's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.