August weather forecast
Foxton Beach, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another cool month in Foxton Beach, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of August brings an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.4°C (54.3°F), closely mirroring the 11.3°C (52.3°F) of July. An average nighttime temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F) is observed during August.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Foxton Beach, in August, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

August is the only month when snow falls in Foxton Beach. The month with the most snowfall in Foxton Beach, New Zealand, is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Foxton Beach is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:54 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during August translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Foxton Beach?
August temperatures in Foxton Beach vary between a high-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F) and a low-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F).
What are the most humid months in Foxton Beach?
The months with the highest humidity in Foxton Beach are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
What is the average humidity in August in Foxton Beach?
In Foxton Beach, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in August is 85%.
How many days does it rain in August in Foxton Beach?
In August, in Foxton Beach, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout August, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Foxton Beach?
The month with the most snowfall in Foxton Beach, New Zealand, is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.
When does it start to snow in Foxton Beach?
August is the first month it typically snows in Foxton Beach. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Foxton Beach have in August?
The average day length in August in Foxton Beach, New Zealand, is 10h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Foxton Beach?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Foxton Beach, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:54 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Foxton Beach?
In Foxton Beach, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Foxton Beach?
May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Foxton Beach, New Zealand.
What is the UV index reading in August in Foxton Beach?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Foxton Beach, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average temperature in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average pressure in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average wind speed in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average humidity in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average rainfall in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average snowfall in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.8 days).

Average UV index in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average UV index in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August - Foxton Beach, New Zealand
Average visibility in August
Foxton Beach, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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