Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Taranaki, New Zealand this August.
Taranaki, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, typically experiences mild weather in August, with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in New Plymouth.
Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in Taranaki. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in New Plymouth. That makes August a moderate month for Taranaki, New Zealand.
Average overnight lows in Taranaki, New Zealand during August sit near 9°C (48°F) in New Plymouth.
New Plymouth enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in New Plymouth this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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