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Palmerston North weather in August (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Palmerston North in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Palmerston North typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a winter month. You can expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Palmerston North in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 121 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and overcast.

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Palmerston North, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 121 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Palmerston North's climate page.

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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