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Bay of Islands Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in August.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Considering a trip to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in August

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in the Bay of Islands generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Paihia.

For specific regional insights in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Paihia with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Kerikeri with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°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 the Bay of Islands in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

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 Bay of Islands

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

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (August)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (August)

Paihia

In August Paihia 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 unpleasant that month.

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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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Russell

In August Russell 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 unpleasant 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 rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Kerikeri

In August Kerikeri 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 unpleasant 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 rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kerikeri →

Opua

In August Opua 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 unpleasant 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Russell 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Kerikeri 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Opua 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in August?

In August, the Bay of Islands, New Zealand generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Paihia sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in August?

Daytime temperatures in Paihia peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in August, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in August?

Paihia typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand with often unpleasant weather in Paihia.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Paihia. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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