Balclutha weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Balclutha this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Balclutha usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Balclutha in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 122 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 February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Balclutha, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 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?

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.

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

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