Opunake Weather in August

What's the weather like in Opunake (Taranaki) in August 2024?

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

August is in the winter in Opunake and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Opunake weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Average temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 139 mm 5.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 139mm 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Opunake

Opunake average temperature in August

August rainfall

Opunake average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Opunake 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 Opunake in August 2024.

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Opunake weather stats

Opunake weather statistics
Hottest month: February 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 11.6°C 52.9°F
Wettest month: July 162mm 6.4ins
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