Te Anau

Fiordland Weather in August

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

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Te Anau Manapouri

Planning a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Fiordland in August

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Fiordland generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. August is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Te Anau.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fiordland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 159 mm (6.3 in) in Te Anau.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in August

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

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 Fiordland

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

Temperature range in Fiordland (August)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (August)

Te Anau

In August Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Manapouri

In August Manapouri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Manapouri 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Fiordland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in August?

Fiordland, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Te Anau average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in August?

Te Anau averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Fiordland, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in August. Te Anau typically averages about 159 mm (6.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, August may not be the ideal time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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