Weather in August in Bay of Plenty
Planning a getaway to Bay of Plenty 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 is the weather like in Bay of Plenty in August?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. August in Bay of Plenty generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. August falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Rotorua to 15°C in Whakatāne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Whakatāne and 5°C in Rotorua.For a closer look at conditions across Bay of Plenty, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Papamoa with an average of 123 mm to high rainfall in Opotiki with 147 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected in Rotorua. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Bay of Plenty climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua
In August Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tauranga
In August Tauranga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mount Maunganui
In August Mount Maunganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Waihi Beach
In August Waihi Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ngongotaha
In August Ngongotaha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Bay of Plenty due to the typically poor weather in Rotorua.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and March offering mostly perfect weather in Rotorua. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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