Napier weather in August (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

Is August a good time to explore Napier weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of August in Napier typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Napier in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Napier, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

9/10

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