Great Barrier Island Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Great Barrier Island, New Zealand this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Great Barrier Island in August

Great Barrier Island, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Great Barrier Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Tryphena. While August might be the chilliest month, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 115 mm (4.5 in) in Tryphena.

Explore Great Barrier Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Great Barrier Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tryphena)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March21°C (70°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Great Barrier Island in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Great Barrier Island

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

Tryphena

In August Tryphena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Great Barrier Island, in New Zealand.

Great Barrier Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in August?

In August, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Tryphena sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in August?

Daytime temperatures in Tryphena peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in August, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Great Barrier Island, New Zealand get a lot of rain in August?

Great Barrier Island, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in August. Tryphena typically averages about 115 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Great Barrier Island, New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Tryphena.

On average, the best time to visit Great Barrier Island, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Tryphena. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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