Arrowtown weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

How does the August weather in Arrowtown compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Arrowtown includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Arrowtown in August usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 120 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Arrowtown, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (16 KM, 10 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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