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Motueka weather in August (Tasman, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Motueka in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Motueka tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Motueka in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 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 Motueka. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Motueka, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 134 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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

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