Lyttelton weather in August (New Zealand)

Is August a good time to explore Lyttelton weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Lyttelton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Lyttelton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 153 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lyttelton. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lyttelton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Christchurch, 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 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

6/10

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