New Plymouth in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Plymouth in august 2025
The weather in New Plymouth in the month of 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
tolerable weather 1.7cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
24%
23%
15%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
25%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
30%
18%
12%
Weather at 3am
50°F
28%
25%
25%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Plymouth in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Plymouth in august.
The climate of New Plymouth in august is tolerable
In august in New Plymouth, the climate is wet (with 8.4in of rainfall over 11 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in july there is an average of 8.1in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in New Plymouth is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in New Plymouth in the month of august with a maximum record of 63°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2011.
On this month of august, day length in New Plymouth is generally 10:35. Sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset is at 18:46.
With proper weather, the month of august is okay (but not the best) to go there in New Zealand.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than New Plymouth:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Plymouth in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2011) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.25km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New Plymouth in august 2024:
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
56°F to 56°F
58°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near New Plymouth:
| Waitara in august | tolerable weather |
| Opunake in august | tolerable weather |
| Hawera in august | tolerable weather |
| Mokau in august | tolerable weather |
| Wanganui in august | tolerable weather |
| Tongariro National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Turangi in august | very bad weather |
| Raglan in august | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton in august | tolerable weather |
| Taupo in august | very bad weather |
| Tokoroa in august | tolerable weather |
| Waitārere Beach in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
New Plymouth
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for New Plymouth in august:
Weather data for New Plymouth for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Plymouth. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth.