Wellington

Wellington Weather in August

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

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Wellington Lower Hutt Martinborough Masterton

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

What to Expect in Wellington in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Wellington.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Otaki with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Wellington as an example - it receives around 139 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March18°C (64°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November16°C (61°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wellington in August

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

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 Wellington

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

Temperature range in Wellington (August)

Precipitation variation in Wellington (August)

Wellington

In August Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate 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)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
139 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Lower Hutt

In August Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
139 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Martinborough

In August Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
139 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Masterton

In August Masterton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
121 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Paraparaumu Beach

In August Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
139 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wellington 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Lower Hutt 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Martinborough 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Masterton 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Paraparaumu Beach 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Greytown 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Wellington weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Wellington, New Zealand typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Wellington average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Wellington, New Zealand during August range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Wellington.

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

Not particularly. Wellington averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Wellington, New Zealand.

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

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Wellington, New Zealand with often unpleasant weather in Wellington.

On average, the best time to visit Wellington, New Zealand is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Wellington. In contrast, June tends to have poor weather conditions.

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