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Glenorchy weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does August bring to Glenorchy? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During August, Glenorchy usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during August. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Glenorchy in August falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 177 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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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