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Brighton weather in August (New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Brighton during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Brighton generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Brighton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brighton, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (12 KM, 7 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.

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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 Brighton in August?

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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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