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Porirua weather in August (Wellington, New Zealand)

How is August weather typically in Porirua? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Porirua includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Porirua in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 139 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Porirua. January, February, March and December generally stand out with 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 Porirua climate page with graphs.

 

Porirua, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (22 KM, 13 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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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 11°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.

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

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