Arthur's Pass weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is August weather typically in Arthur's Pass? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, Arthur's Pass tends to experience low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. August marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Arthur's Pass in August falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.

 

Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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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?

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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