August weather forecast
National Park, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in National Park, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and an average low of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

The transition from July to August brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F), barely different from July's 7.3°C (45.1°F). An average low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F) marks the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in National Park. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through November are months with snowfall in National Park. In National Park, New Zealand, in August, during 6.8 snowfall days, 183mm (7.2") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In National Park, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in National Park is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for National Park in August?
An average high-temperature, in August, in National Park, is 8.7°C (47.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).
What is the average humidity in August in National Park?
The average relative humidity in August in National Park is 89%.
What is the rainiest month in National Park?
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in August in National Park?
In National Park, New Zealand, in August, during 15 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in National Park in August?
In National Park, New Zealand, during August, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 183mm (7.2") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in National Park?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in National Park?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in National Park?
In National Park, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in August is 5.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in National Park?
The months with the lowest UV index in National Park, New Zealand, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in August in National Park?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in National Park, New Zealand, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 8.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).

Average pressure in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).

Average rainfall in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 183mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in August
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (7km).

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