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Half-moon Bay weather in August (Southland, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Half-moon Bay for August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Half-moon Bay typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Half-moon Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. On average, there are about 24 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, August, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Half-moon Bay, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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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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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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