Hokitika in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Hokitika in august 2025
The weather in Hokitika in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
26%
23%
14%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
22%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
22%
20%
12%
Weather at 3am
45°F
33%
30%
19%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Hokitika in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Hokitika in august.
The climate of Hokitika in august is bad
In august in Hokitika, the climate is wet (with 13in of rainfall over 12 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 13.3in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is fairly cold around this city this month, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Hokitika is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Hokitika in the month of august with a maximum record of 59°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2014.
In august in Hokitika, the days on average last 10:23. The sun rises at 08:29 and sunset is at 18:52.
With a bad weather, this month is not the best time to go there.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Hokitika:
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 Hokitika.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Hokitika in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2014) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.09km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:23 | ||||
| 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 Hokitika 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 Hokitika:
| Greymouth in august | bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in august | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Westport in august | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in august | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in august | bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Nelson Lakes in august | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in august | bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| Haast in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Hokitika
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Weather data for Hokitika in august:
Weather data for Hokitika for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Hokitika. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Hokitika 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 Hokitika.