Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
The Catlins, New Zealand in August
Weather score20Poor
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 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
3.6h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare The Catlins, 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 The Catlins' 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
August73mm average rain
August is one of The Catlins' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
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 The Catlins' 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
August10°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 and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August20 weather score
August scores below The Catlins' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.