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Methven weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Methven for August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Methven includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Methven in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Methven, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 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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