Methven Weather in August

What's the weather like in Methven (Canterbury) in August 2024?

The climate in Methven during August can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

August is in the winter in Methven and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Methven weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Nightly temperature 0.4°C 32.7°F
Average temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Methven with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Methven

Methven average temperature in August

August rainfall

Methven average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Methven 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 Methven in August 2024.

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Methven weather stats

Methven weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: June 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 8°C 46.4°F
Wettest month: August 92mm 3.6ins
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