Palmerston North in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Palmerston North in august 2025
The weather in Palmerston North in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather 5cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Fog
37% of time
19%
13%
13%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
23%
23%
21%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
23%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
38%
21%
14%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Palmerston North in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Palmerston North in august.
The climate of Palmerston North in august is tolerable
The climate in august in Palmerston North is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 7 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 4.3in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this location the month of august, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Palmerston North is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Palmerston North in august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2015.
Day length in Palmerston North in august is 10:31. The sun rises at 08:07 and sets at 18:38.
With a correct climate, 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 Palmerston North:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Palmerston North in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.5km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:31 | ||||
| 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 Palmerston North in august 2024:
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
36°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 59°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Palmerston North:
| Waitārere Beach in august | tolerable weather |
| Levin in august | tolerable weather |
| Wanganui in august | tolerable weather |
| Masterton in august | bad weather |
| Castlepoint in august | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in august | tolerable weather |
| Porangahau in august | tolerable weather |
| Porirua in august | bad weather |
| Wellington in august | tolerable weather |
| Hastings in august | tolerable weather |
| Tongariro National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Hawera in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Palmerston North in august:
Weather data for Palmerston North for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Palmerston North. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North.