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Punakaiki weather in August (West Coast, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Punakaiki usually fare in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Punakaiki typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Punakaiki in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 247 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 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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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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