Weather in August in Manawatu
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 mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in National Park at 11°C to mild in Feilding at 14°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Feilding and 3°C in National Park.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Manawatu?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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