Reefton weather in August (West Coast, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Reefton in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Reefton generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Reefton in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

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

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

 

Reefton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Reefton 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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