Balclutha Weather in August
What's the weather like in Balclutha (Otago) in August 2024?
The climate in Balclutha during August can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Balclutha and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.3°C 34.3°F |
| Average temperature | 6.1°C 43°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 44 mm 1.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.3°C 48.8°F |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Windspeed | 10.1kph 6 mph |
On average August is the driest month of the year in Balclutha with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Balclutha
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 Balclutha in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Balclutha weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 44mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 8.8°C 47.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 69mm 2.7ins |
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