Carterton weather in August (Wellington, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Carterton for August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Carterton usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Carterton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 139 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Carterton. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carterton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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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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