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Lincoln weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Lincoln in August? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Lincoln generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 13°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Lincoln in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 153 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 Lincoln. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 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 10°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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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