Whakapapa Village weather in August (Waikato, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Whakapapa Village in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Whakapapa Village generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Whakapapa Village in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 140 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 Whakapapa Village. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Whakapapa Village, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (32 KM, 20 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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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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