August weather forecast
Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Weather in August

August marks the slow transition of Palmerston North weather from winter to spring. This shift is apparent in the small uptick in both the average high and low temperatures. As the city brightens up with an increased 10.6 hours of daylight, albeit with less sunshine, rainfall levels remain high at 77mm (3.03") spread over approximately thirteen days. This uptick in rainfall accompanies humidity values around 84.6%, adding a damp characteristic to the otherwise gradually warming ambiance.

Temperature

At the start of August, Palmerston North's average high-temperature reaches a mild 13.5°C (56.3°F), subtly different from the preceding month. Palmerston North experiences an average low-temperature reading of 5°C (41°F) throughout August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Palmerston North is 84.6%.

Rainfall

In Palmerston North, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palmerston North, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 917mm (36.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Palmerston North is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of August in Palmerston North, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Palmerston North, the average sunshine in August is 3.9h.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Palmerston North in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Palmerston North, records 13.5°C (56.3°F), while the low-temperature is 5°C (41°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Palmerston North?

The average relative humidity in August is 84.6%.

How many days does it rain in August in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Palmerston North?

In August, the average day length is 10h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Palmerston North?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmerston North have in August?

In Palmerston North, the average sunshine duration in August is 3.9h.
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Average temperature in August
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 13.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.6°C).

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Average humidity in August
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 84.6%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75.3%).

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Average rainfall in August
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 76.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (96.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (51.8mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Palmerston North, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Palmerston North, New Zealand

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