Twizel weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Twizel in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Twizel generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C.

Twizel in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Twizel. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Twizel, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 9 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Twizel 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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