Makarora weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Makarora in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Makarora generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. August is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Makarora in August falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Makarora, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather 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 Makarora in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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