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Manawatu weather in August

Considering a trip to Manawatu this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Manawatu in August?

Manawatu is a region in New Zealand. August in Manawatu generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August falls during the winter season.

During the day temperatures vary from cold in National Park at 11°C to moderate in Feilding at 14°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Feilding and 3°C in National Park.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Feilding with an average of 98 mm to heavy rainfall in National Park with 172 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 121 hours of sunlight expected in Palmerston North. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Manawatu, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Manawatu's yearly weather, check out our Manawatu climate page.

Where to go in Manawatu in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Manawatu on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Manawatu

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Manawatu?

Average weather in Palmerston North

In August Palmerston North generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Palmerston North
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<<   July July
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13°C 
5°C 
105 hours 
102 mm 
17 days 
poor 
14°C 
5°C 
121 hours 
101 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
7°C 
125 hours 
115 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Palmerston North

Average weather in Whanganui

In August Whanganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Whanganui
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<<   July July
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13°C 
7°C 
105 hours 
109 mm 
17 days 
poor 
14°C 
8°C 
121 hours 
107 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
9°C 
125 hours 
110 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Whanganui

Average weather in Ohakune

In August Ohakune generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ohakune
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<<   July July
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10°C 
3°C 
120 hours 
145 mm 
20 days 
poor 
11°C 
3°C 
140 hours 
144 mm 
19 days 
poor 
13°C 
4°C 
145 hours 
161 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Ohakune

Average weather in Levin

In August Levin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Levin
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
105 hours 
131 mm 
15 days 
poor 
13°C 
6°C 
121 hours 
133 mm 
15 days 
poor 
14°C 
7°C 
125 hours 
153 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Levin

Average weather in Taumarunui

In August Taumarunui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Taumarunui
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<<   July July
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12°C 
4°C 
120 hours 
161 mm 
18 days 
poor 
13°C 
4°C 
140 hours 
160 mm 
18 days 
poor 
14°C 
6°C 
145 hours 
180 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Taumarunui

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Manawatu, in New Zealand.

Is August the best time to visit Manawatu?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Manawatu with often unpleasant weather in Palmerston North.

On average, the best time to visit Manawatu is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Palmerston North. In contrast, July tends to have poor weather conditions.

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