Hawke's Bay Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in August.

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive

Planning a getaway to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 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 to Expect in Hawke's Bay in August

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Hawke's Bay generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Napier.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Havelock North with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Napier as an example - it receives around 169 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawke's Bay.

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 Hawke's Bay

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Hawke's Bay (August)

Precipitation variation in Hawke's Bay (August)

Napier

In August Napier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
169 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Napier →

Hastings

In August Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
169 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Hastings →

Havelock North

In August Havelock North generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
169 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Havelock North →

Clive

In August Clive generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
169 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Clive →

Eskdale

In August Eskdale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
169 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawke's Bay in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Napier 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Hastings 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Havelock North 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Clive 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Eskdale 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Wairoa 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Hawke's Bay weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in August?

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand typically experiences tolerable weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Napier average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in August?

Average temperatures in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand during August range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Napier.

Does Hawke's Bay, New Zealand get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Napier averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand due to the typically tolerable weather in Napier.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Napier. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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