August weather forecast
Tauranga, New Zealand

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Weather in August

August holds steady with winter temperatures between 7.8°C (46°F) to 13.5°C (56.3°F) in Tauranga. A notable change is the lengthening daylight hours, marking the transition from winter to spring. Despite the colder weather, wind gusts lessen slightly to 24.1km/h (15mph), making it less windy than previous months. Compared to its preceding month, August sees more days of rainfall and increased cloud cover. The gradual increase in daylight hours brings a reminder of the approaching spring in the midst of winter chills.

Temperature

Tauranga experiences an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F) in August, subtly different from July's 12.8°C (55°F). The temperature in Tauranga, New Zealand, dips to an average of 7.8°C (46°F) during August nights.

Humidity

June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Tauranga.

Rainfall

In Tauranga, in August, during 18.1 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tauranga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.6 days and collects up to 733mm (28.86") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: In water of 15.2°C (59.4°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Tauranga, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of August, in Tauranga, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Tauranga, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tauranga in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Tauranga, is 13.5°C (56.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 7.8°C (46°F).

What is the most humid month in Tauranga?

June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Tauranga.

What is the average humidity in August in Tauranga?

In August, the average relative humidity in Tauranga is 82%.

How much does it rain in Tauranga in August?

In August, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout August, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

What month is the sea coldest in Tauranga?

With an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Tauranga, New Zealand.

What is the sea temperature in August in Tauranga?

In Tauranga, New Zealand, the average seawater temperature in August is 15.2°C (59.4°F). Swimming in 15.2°C (59.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Tauranga have in August?

In August, the average day length in Tauranga is 10h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Tauranga?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tauranga, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tauranga?

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Tauranga.

How long on average sun shines in August in Tauranga?

The average sunshine duration in August in Tauranga, New Zealand, is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in August in Tauranga?

In Tauranga, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.3°C).

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Average pressure in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (79%).

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Average rainfall in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (84mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (45mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.6 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in August: 15.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.2°C).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

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

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in August
Tauranga, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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