Gibbston weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Gibbston 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, Gibbston generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Gibbston in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Gibbston. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gibbston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (24 KM, 14 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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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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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