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Whangamata weather in August (Waikato, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does August bring to Whangamata? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Whangamata includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Whangamata in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 175 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Whangamata. January and March 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 Whangamata climate page with graphs.

 

Whangamata, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (56 KM, 34 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?

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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