Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The unfolding of August in Kaikoura shows an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F), indicating a slight variance from July's 9.1°C (48.4°F). Kaikoura's nighttime temperatures in August reveal a minimal variation from the daytime highs, averaging at a still frosty 6°C (42.8°F).Humidity
In Kaikoura, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In Kaikoura, during August, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In Kaikoura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 380mm (14.96") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kaikoura, snow does not fall in January through May, August, October through December.Sea temperature
August is the month with the coldest seawater in Kaikoura, with an average sea temperature of 11.1°C (52°F).Note: Taking a dip in 11.1°C (52°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Kaikoura is 10h and 27min.On the first day of August in Kaikoura, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:58 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Kaikoura is 7.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during August translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in August in Kaikoura?
Average temperature in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in August: 9.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.1°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average pressure in August: 1012.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in August: 14.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in August: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in August: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).
Average snowfall days in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in August: 11.1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (11.1°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in August: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average UV index in August: 3
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Kaikoura, New Zealand
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