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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 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.

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Russell, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (2 KM, 1 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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Russell's climate page.

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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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