Twizel weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is August weather typically in Twizel? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Twizel typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 0°C.

Precipitation

Twizel in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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