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

What can you expect from the weather in Papamoa during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Papamoa generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Papamoa in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 175 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 Papamoa. January 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 Papamoa climate page with graphs.

 

Papamoa, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (10 KM, 6 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 Papamoa in August?

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 14°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 in August.

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

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