Masterton Weather in August

What's the weather like in Masterton (Wellington) in August 2024?

The climate in Masterton during August can be summarized as cool and wet.

August is in the winter in Masterton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Masterton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12°C 53.5°F
Nightly temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Average temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Daily sunshine 3.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 141 mm 5.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Masterton with around 141mm 5.5 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Masterton

Masterton average temperature in August

August rainfall

Masterton average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Masterton 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 Masterton in August 2024.

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Masterton weather stats

Masterton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: July 157mm 6.2ins
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