Palmerston North Weather in August

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

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

August is in the winter in Palmerston North and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Palmerston North weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Nightly temperature 4.9°C 40.8°F
Average temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Daily sunshine 4.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 98 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Palmerston North

Palmerston North average temperature in August

August rainfall

Palmerston North average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North in August 2024.

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Palmerston North weather stats

Palmerston North weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 11.7°C 53.1°F
Wettest month: July 119mm 4.7ins
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