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Richmond weather in August (Tasman, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Richmond in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Richmond generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Richmond in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. February typically offers the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 184 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Richmond in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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