Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across New Zealand this August.
New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 3°C (37°F) in Mount Cook Village to 17°C (63°F) in Mangonui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Mangonui and -4°C (25°F) in Mount Cook Village.
Curious about the August temperatures in the prime spots of New Zealand? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Auckland averages a daytime high of 16°C (61°F) in August, which is moderate for New Zealand.
Average overnight lows in New Zealand during August sit near 9°C (48°F) in Auckland.
According to our recent database analysis, Mangonui is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 17°C (63°F) and rarely drops below 10°C (50°F) during the night.
In our database, Mount Cook Village is the chilliest city in August in New Zealand. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 3°C (37°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -4°C (25°F).
Auckland enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
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