Taranaki Weather in August

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

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Planning a journey to Taranaki, New Zealand this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Taranaki in August

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Taranaki generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in New Plymouth.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Oakura with 178 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. New Plymouth receives about 165 hours of sunlight in August, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Taranaki by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in August

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

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 Taranaki

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

Temperature range in Taranaki (August)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (August)

New Plymouth

In August New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
165 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Stratford

In August Stratford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
165 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Hawera

In August Hawera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
165 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hawera →

Oakura

In August Oakura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
165 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
178 mm (7 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Oakura →

Okato

In August Okato generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
165 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Stratford 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Hawera 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Oakura 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Okato 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)

Taranaki weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Taranaki, New Zealand brings unpleasant weather. In New Plymouth, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in New Plymouth peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in August, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Taranaki, New Zealand peaks during August. New Plymouth averages roughly 171 mm (6.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in New Plymouth. On the other hand, the months of June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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