Southland weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Southland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Southland in August?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. August in Southland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Garston to 12°C in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Invercargill and -2°C in Garston.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Te Anau with 159 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southland in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In August Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In August Invercargill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In August Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gore
In August Gore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Garston
In August Garston 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is August the best time to visit Southland?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Southland with often poor weather in Te Anau.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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