Fairlie weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Fairlie in 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, Fairlie generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Fairlie in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of snow/rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Fairlie, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (46 KM, 29 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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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 Fairlie in August?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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