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Hamilton weather in August (Waikato, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hamilton during August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Hamilton generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 145 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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Hamilton, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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In August generally
unpleasant weather
with moderate temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Hamilton's climate page.

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
Outdoor sports
9/10

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