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Moana Weather in August

Moana in August sees low daytime temperatures of 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 238 mm (9.4 in) of rainfall for the month.

Rainfall in Moana in August

As part of the rainy season, Moana sees around 17 days of rain in August, with an average of 238 mm (9.4 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Moana in August

Daytime highs in Moana in August reach 11°C (52°F), with nights around 3°C (37°F). The winter season is characteristic of August. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Moana in August

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and rain.

August in Moana can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Moana Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 238 mm (9.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Best Places in New Zealand in August

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Moana in August

The weather can be unpredictable in August, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Moana in August

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

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