Temperature in The Marlborough Sounds in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand this August.

The Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Wairau Valley to 13°C (55°F) in Picton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Picton and 1°C (34°F) in Wairau Valley.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in August?

To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Marlborough Sounds, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in the Marlborough Sounds in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Marlborough Sounds temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in August?

Average daytime highs in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand during August reach about 13°C (55°F) in Picton.

How cold does it get at night in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in August?

Picton sees nighttime lows close to 6°C (43°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

Picton tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 6°C (43°F).

What is the coldest city in August in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

The coldest city in August in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand is Wairau Valley when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 11°C (52°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 1°C (34°F).

How much sun does the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand get in August?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 184 hours of sunlight expected in Picton. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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