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Lake Hayes weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Lake Hayes this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Lake Hayes generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Lake Hayes in August usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Hayes. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Hayes, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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