Cambridge weather in August (Waikato, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Cambridge in August? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Cambridge includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 145 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Cambridge. January, February, March and November typically offer 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 Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.

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