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Weather in August in Otago

Planning a trip to Otago this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Otago in August?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Glenorchy to 12°C in Waitati. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Waitati and -3°C in Glenorchy. In many regions in New Zealand, August is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Otago, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waitati with an average of 48 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 198 mm.

Average sunshine

Queenstown enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a more detailed look at Otago's conditions throughout the year, check out our Otago climate page.

Where to go in Otago in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Otago on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Otago's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Queenstown

In August Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Queenstown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
88 hours 
107 mm 
11 days 
poor 
4°C 
-2°C 
120 hours 
111 mm 
10 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
153 hours 
138 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Queenstown

Wanaka

In August Wanaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Wanaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
126 hours 
104 mm 
9 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
155 hours 
109 mm 
8 days 
poor 
8°C 
0°C 
172 hours 
137 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Wanaka

Oamaru

In August Oamaru generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Oamaru
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
53 mm 
11 days 
poor 
11°C 
5°C 
54 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
6°C 
53 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Oamaru

Cromwell

In August Cromwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cromwell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
3°C 
-4°C 
126 hours 
71 mm 
7 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
155 hours 
72 mm 
7 days 
poor 
9°C 
-1°C 
172 hours 
91 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Cromwell

Alexandra

In August Alexandra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Alexandra
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
4°C 
-4°C 
88 hours 
58 mm 
8 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
120 hours 
59 mm 
7 days 
poor 
10°C 
-0°C 
153 hours 
73 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Alexandra

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

Is August the best time to visit Otago?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Queenstown, August may not be the ideal time to visit Otago.

On average, the best time to visit Otago is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Otago.

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