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Makarora weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Makarora this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

August in Makarora generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 198 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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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