Oamaru Weather in August

What's the weather like in Oamaru (Otago) in August 2024?

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

August is in the winter in Oamaru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Oamaru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 44 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 8.6°C 47.6°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Oamaru with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 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 Oamaru

Oamaru average temperature in August

August rainfall

Oamaru average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Oamaru 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 Oamaru in August 2024.

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Oamaru weather stats

Oamaru weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: September 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: July 10.3°C 50.5°F
Wettest month: March 56mm 2.2ins
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