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Moana weather in August (West Coast, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Moana in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Moana generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Moana in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 238 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Moana, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 238 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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