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Kumara weather in August (West Coast, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Kumara for August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

August in Kumara generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 12°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Kumara in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 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 Kumara. February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kumara, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 232 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 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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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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
5/10

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