Masterton weather in August (Wellington, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Masterton as August approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Masterton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Masterton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 121 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Masterton. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Masterton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 121 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 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.

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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