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Te Anau weather in August (Southland, New Zealand)

Curious about the August weather in Te Anau? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Te Anau typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Te Anau in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Te Anau. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Te Anau, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 159 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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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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 Te Anau in August?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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