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Ohakune weather in August (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How is August weather typically in Ohakune? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Ohakune typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Ohakune in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 140 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 Ohakune. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ohakune, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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

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