Fairlie weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the August weather in Fairlie compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of August in Fairlie typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. August is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Fairlie in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 153 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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