Oakura weather in August (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Oakura this August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Oakura tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Oakura in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 165 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oakura, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go 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 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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