August
Weather in August
The weather in August in Whanganui is characterized by a gradual increase in temperature, signifying the close of the cold season. The transition from winter to spring is marked by a slight rise in both daylight and sunshine hours. Even though the days start becoming longer, the chill of winter is yet to dissipate entirely. It's time to experience the city's transformation as it greets spring, albeit with some lingering winter showers.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.
Temperature
Whanganui marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still mild 13.8°C (56.8°F), hardly different from July's 13.2°C (55.8°F). During the month of August, an average temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F) is noted during the nights.Rainfall
In Whanganui, in August, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 918mm (36.14") of rain is accumulated.Daylight
In Whanganui, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Whanganui, New Zealand, is 4.4h.Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average August temperature in Whanganui?
The average high-temperature, in August, in Whanganui, is 13.8°C (56.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.2°C (43.2°F).
How much does it rain in Whanganui in August?
Throughout August, in Whanganui, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in August in Whanganui?
The average day length in August in Whanganui is 10h and 35min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Whanganui?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Whanganui?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Whanganui, New Zealand, is 4.4h.
Average temperature in August
Whanganui, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in August: 13.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 6.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).
Average rainfall in August
Whanganui, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in August: 74.4mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (88.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (59.2mm).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Whanganui, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
