August weather forecast
Taupo, New Zealand

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Weather in August

As August enters, Taupo begins to shake off its winter chills. Slow uplift in temperatures hint at the approaching spring season. Though still in the grips of winter, the glimmers of impending spring can be sensed in the slightly warmer days. An important weather development in August is the increase in average high temperature from 9.4°C (48.9°F) to 10.6°C (51.1°F), pivoting the weather towards the warmer end. As the city transitions from August to September, it subtly shifts from winter chills to gentle spring warmth.

Temperature

The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F), not significantly different from the 9.4°C (48.9°F) of July. Taupo records an average low of 3.4°C (38.1°F) throughout the nights in August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Taupo is 86%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout August, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 246mm (9.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Taupo are July and August. The months with the most snowfall in Taupo are July and August, with an average 1mm (0.04") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Taupo is 10h and 39min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:52 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Taupo are June and August, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Taupo is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during August translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Taupo in August?

The high-temperature in Taupo, New Zealand, during August is 10.6°C (51.1°F) and the low-temperature is 3.4°C (38.1°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Taupo?

In August, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in August in Taupo?

In Taupo, New Zealand, in August, during 11.6 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Taupo?

The months with the most snowfall are July and August, with an average 1mm (0.04") of accumulated snow.

What is the last month it snows in Taupo?

August is the last month it regularly snows in Taupo. During 0.2 snowfall days, in August, Taupo aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August in Taupo?

The average day length in August in Taupo is 10h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Taupo?

On the first day of August in Taupo, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:52 pm NZST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Taupo?

The months with the least sunshine are June and August, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Taupo?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Taupo is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Taupo?

In Taupo, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 10.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 1mm

The months with the highest snowfall are July and August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Taupo, New Zealand

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

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

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Taupo, New Zealand

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Taupo, 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 June and July (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in August
Taupo, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

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

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