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Brightwater weather in August (New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Brightwater for August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Brightwater typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 12°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Brightwater in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 184 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Brightwater. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brightwater, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 184 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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