Is the weather good in New Zealand in August 2025?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in New Zealand during August have been around +11°C.
The weather differs across the New Zealand in August. You may encounter maximum temperatures of +11°C at noon in Auckland and +6°C in Queenstown. So plan your activities, and packing, based on the individual locations rather than the country as a whole.
Temperature, wind and humidity in August
- rainiest? Auckland, with an average of 4 mm of rain and humidity of 82%;
- warmest? Auckland, with daytime temperatures averaging +14°C;
- windiest? Wellington, with an average of 6 m/s;
- coolest? Queenstown, with daytime temperatures averaging +6°C;
How good is the weather in New Zealand in August?
How warm is it in New Zealand during August?
This is how hot it usually is in August
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +11°C;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +6°C;
- Highest monthly temperature: +12°C;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +5°C;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: January with an average +21°C during the day;
- Coldest: July with an average +11°C of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: February in Auckland;
- Coldest month in coolest city: July in Queenstown;
Winds in New Zealand during August
August tends to offer light winds averaging 3 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in August:
- Highest average wind speed: Wellington with 6 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Queenstown with 1 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Wellington with 7 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Queenstown with 0 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in New Zealand in August
Comparison between cities in August:
- Highest average rainfall: Auckland with 121 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Christchurch with 56 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Auckland with 21 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Queenstown with 11 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Auckland with 68%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Queenstown with 35%;
- Highest average humidity: Queenstown with 91%;
- Lowest average humidity: Christchurch with 79%;
Tips for traveling to New Zealand in August
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for New Zealand? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the New Zealand based on the weather that August is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for August
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Cool weather is between warm and cold. This means you can bring long pants and/or a longer skirt and an extra sweater. Be aware that cool days can alternate with cold nights - it may be wise to also pack a hat, gloves and a scarf.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in New Zealand, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.