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Piha weather in August (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Piha look like in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Piha tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Piha in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 147 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Piha. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Piha, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (30 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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In August generally
unpleasant weather
with moderate temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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 Piha'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
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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