Geraldine weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Geraldine usually fare in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Geraldine includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 1°C.

Precipitation

Geraldine in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Geraldine, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (33 KM, 20 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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