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Opotiki weather in August (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

How is August weather typically in Opotiki? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Opotiki typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 14°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Opotiki in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Opotiki, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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
9/10

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