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Gibbston weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gibbston during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Gibbston generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -3°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Gibbston in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. This month experiences about 9 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 120 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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