Portobello weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Portobello in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Portobello tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 11°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night.

Precipitation

Portobello in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 122 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Portobello, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (37 KM, 23 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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