ClimateForecastAugustSeptember >>

Opua weather in August (Northland, New Zealand)

Is August a good time to explore Opua weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Opua includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Opua in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

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

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

 

Opua, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (4 KM, 2 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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 16°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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.