Russell weather in August (Northland, New Zealand)
Thinking of visiting Russell in August? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
The typical weather for August in Russell includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.
Precipitation
Russell in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Russell. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Russell climate page with graphs.
Russell, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
10°C
Max Temperature
16°C
Water Temperature
16°C *
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
108 mm
Rainy days
17 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Russell, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°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.
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