Franz Josef / Waiau in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in august 2025
The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on 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 Franz Josef / Waiau in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Franz Josef / Waiau in august.
The climate of Franz Josef / Waiau in august is very bad
In august in Franz Josef / Waiau, the climate is wet (with 13.1in of rainfall over 11 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 14.9in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality august. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 40°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Franz Josef / Waiau is 32°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Franz Josef / Waiau 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 time.
On average, in Franz Josef / Waiau, the days of august last 10:20. Sunrise is 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 Franz Josef / Waiau:
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 Franz Josef / Waiau.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Franz Josef / Waiau in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last 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 Franz Josef / Waiau in august 2024:
38°F to 50°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
50°F to 54°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Franz Josef / Waiau:
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in august | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in august | bad weather |
| Haast in august | bad weather |
| Greymouth in august | bad weather |
| Ashburton in august | bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in august | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans 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.
Franz Josef / Waiau
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Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau in august:
Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Franz Josef / Waiau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau 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 Franz Josef / Waiau.