Waikato Weather in August

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

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

What to Expect in Waikato in August

Waikato, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. August in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Whakapapa Village at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Pukekohe East at 16°C (61°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Pukekohe East and 2°C (36°F) in Whakapapa Village.

For specific regional insights in Waikato, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Miranda with an average of 112 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 175 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Taupo gets approximately 136 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Waikato by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Waikato in August

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

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 Waikato

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

Temperature range in Waikato (August)

Precipitation variation in Waikato (August)

Taupo

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
136 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Taupo →

Hamilton

In August Hamilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
145 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hamilton →

Whitianga

In August Whitianga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Whitianga →

Cambridge

In August Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
145 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cambridge →

Coromandel Town

In August Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
147 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taupo 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Hamilton 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Whitianga 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Cambridge 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Coromandel Town 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Turangi 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Waikato weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Waikato, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Taupo average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

In Taupo, the average daytime high in August is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

Taupo typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 122 mm (4.8 in) on average across Waikato, New Zealand.

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

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Waikato, New Zealand 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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