Foxton Weather in August

What's the weather like in Foxton (Manawatu-Wanganui) in August 2024?

The climate in Foxton during August can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Foxton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Foxton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Nightly temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Average temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Foxton with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Foxton

Foxton average temperature in August

August rainfall

Foxton average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Foxton average rain in August

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 Foxton in August 2024.

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Foxton weather stats

Foxton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 21.6°C 70.9°F
Driest month: February 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: February 7.8hrs
Coldest month: July 12.3°C 54.1°F
Wettest month: July 95mm 3.7ins
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