Omarama weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Omarama in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Omarama generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. August is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Omarama in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 8 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 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 Omarama. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August 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 Omarama climate page with graphs.

 

Omarama, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather 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 Omarama in August?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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