Lawrence weather in August (New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Lawrence this August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Lawrence usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Lawrence in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 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 Lawrence. March generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lawrence, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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