Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Waima Valley, New Zealand in August
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 190mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
190mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 190mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h 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 Waima Valley, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August15°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.
Rain
August190mm average rain
August is wetter than Waima Valley'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
August4.6 hours average sun
August is below Waima Valley's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and 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 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August15 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 March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
