Tai Tapu weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Tai Tapu in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Tai Tapu includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Tai Tapu in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 153 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Tai Tapu. January, February, March and December generally stand out with 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 Tai Tapu climate page with graphs.

 

Tai Tapu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

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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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