Weather in August in The Marlborough Sounds
Planning a trip to the Marlborough Sounds this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds in August?
The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. August in the Marlborough Sounds generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Wairau Valley at 11°C to mild in Picton at 13°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Picton and 1°C in Wairau Valley.For a closer look at conditions across the Marlborough Sounds, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blenheim with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Rai Valley with 112 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 184 hours of sunlight anticipated in Picton. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Marlborough Sounds's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?
Picton
In August Picton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Blenheim
In August Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Anakiwa
In August Anakiwa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Renwick
In August Renwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Havelock
In August Havelock 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 August the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Picton, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Marlborough Sounds.
On average, the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Picton. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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