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Hawera weather in August (Taranaki, New Zealand)

How does the August weather in Hawera compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Hawera typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Hawera in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 165 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Hawera. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hawera, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (63 KM, 39 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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