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Southland Weather in August

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Are you planning a trip a to Southland, New Zealand in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Southland in August

Southland, New Zealand 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Garston to 12°C (54°F) in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Invercargill and -2°C (28°F) in Garston.

For a closer look at conditions across Southland, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Te Anau with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Explore Southland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southland in August

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

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 Southland

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

Temperature range in Southland (August)

Precipitation variation in Southland (August)

Te Anau

In August Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Te Anau →

Invercargill

In August Invercargill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
125 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

In August Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
125 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In August Gore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
125 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In August Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
120 hours
153 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Invercargill 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Half-moon Bay 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Gore 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Garston 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Manapouri 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Southland weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Southland, New Zealand in August. The popular destination of Te Anau averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Te Anau peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in August, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

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

Southland, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in August. Te Anau typically averages about 159 mm (6.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Southland, New Zealand with often less favorable weather in Te Anau.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly mixed weather in Te Anau.

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