Glenorchy weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Glenorchy during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Glenorchy generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. August is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Glenorchy in August falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

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 Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage 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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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