Ashburton in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ashburton in august 2025
The weather in Ashburton in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 17.3cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
28%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
28%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
29%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
40%
24%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ashburton in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ashburton in august.
The climate of Ashburton in august is bad
The weather in august in Ashburton is quite dry (with 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 2in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that area the month of august, but it is livable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 54°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Ashburton is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Ashburton in august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2011.
On this month of august, day length in Ashburton is generally 10:19. Sunrise is at 08:28 and sets at 18:47.
With a bad weather, this month is not the best time to go in that area.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Ashburton:
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 Ashburton.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ashburton in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 17.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ashburton in august 2024:
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
32°F to 49°F
36°F to 50°F
38°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
45°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Ashburton:
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Christchurch in august | bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in august | very bad weather |
| Akaroa in august | bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in august | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in august | bad weather |
| Oamaru in august | bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| Greymouth in august | bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Ashburton
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Weather data for Ashburton in august:
Weather data for Ashburton for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ashburton. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ashburton 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 Ashburton.