Greymouth weather in August (West Coast, New Zealand)

How does the August weather in Greymouth compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Greymouth tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Greymouth in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Greymouth. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Greymouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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