Alexandra weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Alexandra look like in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Alexandra generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Alexandra in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Alexandra. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Alexandra, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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