Wellington Weather in August
What's the weather like in Wellington (Wellington) in August 2024?
The climate in Wellington during August can be summarized as cool and wet.
August is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
| Average temperature | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 136 mm 5.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.4°C 54.4°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Wellington
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wellington in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Wellington weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 144mm 5.7ins |
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