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Northland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northland, New Zealand in August.

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Planning a getaway to Northland, 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 Northland in August

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Northland generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Paihia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Whangarei with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Opononi with 152 mm (6 in).

Explore Northland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northland.

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 Northland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Northland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Northland (August)

Precipitation variation in Northland (August)

Paihia

In August Paihia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Paihia →

Russell

In August Russell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Whangarei

In August Whangarei generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Whangarei →

Kerikeri

In August Kerikeri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kerikeri →

Mangawhai

In August Mangawhai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Russell 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Whangarei 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kerikeri 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Mangawhai 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Cable Bay 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Northland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northland, New Zealand in August?

Expect unpleasant weather across Northland, New Zealand in August. The popular destination of Paihia averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Northland, New Zealand in August?

Daytime temperatures in Paihia peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in August, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Northland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in August?

Northland, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in August. Paihia typically averages about 108 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Northland, New Zealand?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Northland, New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Paihia.

On average, the best time to visit Northland, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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