Balclutha weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the August weather in Balclutha? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Balclutha typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Balclutha in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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?

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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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