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Rolleston weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Rolleston this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Rolleston typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 13°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 4°C.

Precipitation

Rolleston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 153 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Rolleston. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 Rolleston climate page with graphs.

 

Rolleston, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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