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.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage 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.

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

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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