Wellington weather in August (Wellington, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Wellington look like in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of August in Wellington typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 139 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wellington climate page with graphs.

 

Wellington, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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