Weather in August in Canterbury
Are you planning a trip a to Canterbury in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canterbury in August?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. Canterbury offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of August is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Mount Cook Village at 3°C and mild in Lincoln at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Lincoln and -4°C in Mount Cook Village.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 57 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 220 mm.Average sunshine
Christchurch enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Canterbury climate page.
Where to go in Canterbury in August
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Canterbury's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canterbury?
Christchurch
In August Christchurch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kaikoura
In August Kaikoura generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hanmer Springs
In August Hanmer Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lake Tekapo
In August Lake Tekapo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akaroa
In August Akaroa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.
Is August the best time to visit Canterbury?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Canterbury with often unpleasant weather in Christchurch.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Christchurch. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Canterbury.
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