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Thames weather in August (Waikato, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Thames this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Thames usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during August. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Thames in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Thames, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 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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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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