Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august 2025
The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 2590.7cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
32% of time
27%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
27%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Snow showers
47% of time
20%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
27°F
51%
25%
13%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august.
The climate of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august is very bad
In august in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the climate is wet (with 13.1in of precipitation over 11 days). This is better than the previous month since in july it receives an average of 14.9in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is rather cold here this month. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is 32°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august with a maximum record of 50°F in 2010 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 27 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 87% of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is generally 10:20. The sun rises at 08:34 and sets at 18:54.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -0°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2590.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:20 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august 2024:
11°F to 31°F
14°F to 32°F
20°F to 36°F
14°F to 29°F
20°F to 34°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 34°F
22°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
25°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
18°F to 25°F
13°F to 29°F
27°F to 29°F
22°F to 31°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 31°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 41°F
25°F to 27°F
31°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
| Franz Josef / Waiau in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Haast in august | bad weather |
| Hokitika in august | bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in august | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in august | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in august | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in august | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august:
Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.