Canterbury weather in August
Planning a getaway to Canterbury 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 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 moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of August is in the winter season.
During the day the temperature is cold in Mount Cook Village at 3°C and moderate in Lincoln at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Lincoln and -4°C in Mount Cook Village.
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. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected in Christchurch. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canterbury climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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