Waitomo Caves weather in August (Waikato, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Waitomo Caves in August? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Waitomo Caves usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Waitomo Caves in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 145 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 Waitomo Caves. January and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Waitomo Caves, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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.

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

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