Temperature in Southland in August

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

Southland, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in August, ranging 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. August is part of the winter season

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in August for the most popular destinations in Southland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Southland in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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

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).

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

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Southland temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Southland, New Zealand in August?

Te Anau averages a daytime high of 8°C (46°F) in August, which is low for Southland, New Zealand.

How cold does it get at night in Southland, New Zealand in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Te Anau typically drop to around 1°C (34°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in Southland, New Zealand?

According to our recent database analysis, Invercargill is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 12°C (54°F) and rarely drops below 4°C (39°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in August in Southland, New Zealand?

Our database indicates that in August, Garston is the city with the coolest temperatures in Southland, New Zealand. You can expect daytime highs of 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows close to -2°C (28°F).

What is the water temperature in August?

The water temperature averages approximately 10°C (50°F) in Invercargill this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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