National Park weather in August (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to National Park in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, National Park usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

National Park in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit National Park. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (40 KM, 25 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in National Park.

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