Waikato weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Waikato this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Waikato in August?
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. August in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In August, it is winter.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Whakapapa Village at 10°C to moderate in Pukekohe East at 16°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Pukekohe East and 2°C in Whakapapa Village.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Miranda with an average of 112 mm to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 175 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 136 hours of sunlight anticipated in Taupo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Waikato, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Waikato's yearly weather, check out our Waikato climate page.
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Popular destinations in Waikato
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
Average weather in Taupo
In August Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hamilton
In August Hamilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Whitianga
In August Whitianga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cambridge
In August Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Coromandel Town
In August Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.
Is August the best time to visit Waikato?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Waikato with often poor weather in Taupo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Taupo. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.
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