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Halcombe Weather in August

During August, Halcombe experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and cooler nights around 6°C (43°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 100 mm (3.9 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Halcombe in August

Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month, with 100 mm (3.9 in) on average. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Halcombe in August

August in Halcombe brings typical temperatures with highs around 14°C (57°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F). The month of August belongs to the winter season. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Halcombe in August

The area enjoys a balanced 121 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For Halcombe itself, January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Halcombe Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C (57°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm (3.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 121 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Best Places in New Zealand in August

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Halcombe in August

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in August, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Halcombe in August

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
Outdoor sports
9/10

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