New Zealand weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

Daytime
13°
Night
🌊 Sea
12°
☀️ Day length
10 h 27 min
Chance of rain
27%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARNew Zealand - August vs the year21°16°22°17°20°15°18°13°16°11°14°13°13°14°16°11°18°13°20°15°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)201916273235302740332524JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTFeb (22°)COLDESTJul (13°)DRIESTMar (16%)WETTESTSep (40%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In August, New Zealand averages about 13° during the day and 8° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 27%). The sea is around 12°C - very cold for swimming.

New Zealand weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 21℃16℃20%
February ★ 22℃17℃19%
March ★ 20℃15℃16%
April ★ 18℃13℃27%
May 16℃11℃32%
June 14℃9℃35%
July 13℃8℃30%
August 13℃8℃27%
September 14℃9℃40%
October ★ 16℃11℃33%
November ★ 18℃13℃25%
December ★ 20℃15℃24%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in New Zealand in August? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Rotorua 15℃7℃-0%
Wellington 13℃8℃13℃62%
Auckland 13℃12℃13℃0%
Palmerston North 13℃12℃-31%
Christchurch 12℃3℃9℃44%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for New Zealand.

New Zealand weather - other months

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