Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in August.

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Motueka Takaka Kaiteriteri

Planning a getaway to the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Abel Tasman National Park in August

The Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in the Abel Tasman National Park generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Motueka.

For a closer look at conditions across the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Motueka with an average of 134 mm (5.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Takaka with 169 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Motueka as an example - it receives around 166 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Abel Tasman National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Abel Tasman National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Motueka)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Abel Tasman National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Abel Tasman National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Abel Tasman National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in the Abel Tasman National Park (August)

Motueka

In August Motueka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
166 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Takaka

In August Takaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
166 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Kaiteriteri

In August Kaiteriteri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
166 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Abel Tasman National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Motueka 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Takaka 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Kaiteriteri 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

The Abel Tasman National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in August?

the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Motueka average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in August?

Motueka averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand get a lot of rain in August?

Motueka typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 134 mm (5.3 in) on average across the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand due to the typically poor weather in Motueka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Motueka. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.

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