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Auckland Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Auckland Region, New Zealand in August.

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Auckland Oneroa Onetangi Warkworth

Planning a getaway to Auckland Region, 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 Auckland Region in August

Auckland Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Auckland Region generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Waikawa at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Wellsford at 16°C (61°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Wellsford and 5°C (41°F) in Waikawa.

For specific regional insights in Auckland Region, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waikawa with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Bethells Beach with 125 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Auckland receives about 147 hours of sunlight in August, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Auckland Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Auckland Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Auckland)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Auckland Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Auckland Region.

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 Auckland Region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Auckland Region, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Auckland Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Auckland Region (August)

Auckland

In August Auckland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
147 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Oneroa

In August Oneroa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
147 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Onetangi

In August Onetangi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
147 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Warkworth

In August Warkworth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
147 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Warkworth →

Papakura

In August Papakura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
147 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Auckland Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Auckland 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Oneroa 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Onetangi 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Warkworth 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Papakura 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Pukekohe East 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Auckland Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Auckland Region, New Zealand in August?

Expect mixed weather across Auckland Region, New Zealand in August. The popular destination of Auckland averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Auckland Region, New Zealand in August?

Daytime temperatures in Auckland peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in August, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Auckland Region, New Zealand get a lot of rain in August?

Auckland typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 116 mm (4.6 in) on average across Auckland Region, New Zealand.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Auckland Region, New Zealand?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Auckland Region, New Zealand due to the typically mixed weather in Auckland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and November offering mostly excellent weather in Auckland. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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