Otago Peninsula in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Otago Peninsula in august 2025
The weather in Otago Peninsula in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 10.4cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
30%
17%
10%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
31%
22%
9%
Weather at 3am
47°F
36%
29%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Otago Peninsula in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Otago Peninsula in august.
The climate of Otago Peninsula in august is bad
the weather in Otago Peninsula in august is relatively dry (with 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Otago Peninsula is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Otago Peninsula in august with a maximum record of 61°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2021.
Day length in Otago Peninsula in august is 10:10. The sun rises at 08:37 and sunset is at 18:47.
With a bad weather, august is not the best time to go in that area 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 Otago Peninsula:
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 Otago Peninsula.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Otago Peninsula in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 10.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:10 | ||||
| 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 Otago Peninsula in august 2024:
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Otago Peninsula:
| Dunedin in august | bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in august | bad weather |
| Balclutha in august | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in august | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in august | very bad weather |
| The Catlins in august | bad weather |
| Gore in august | bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in august | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in august | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in august | very bad weather |
| Invercargill in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Otago Peninsula
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Weather data for Otago Peninsula in august:
Weather data for Otago Peninsula for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Otago Peninsula. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Otago Peninsula 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 Otago Peninsula.