Te Anau Weather in August

What's the weather like in Te Anau (Southland) in August 2024?

The climate in Te Anau during August can be summarized as cool and damp.

August is in the winter in Te Anau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Te Anau weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Nightly temperature 1.1°C 33.9°F
Average temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Daily sunshine 3.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.4°C 52.6°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 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 Te Anau

Te Anau average temperature in August

August rainfall

Te Anau average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Te Anau 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 Te Anau in August 2024.

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Te Anau weather stats

Te Anau weather statistics
Hottest month: February 19.8°C 67.6°F
Driest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
Sunniest month: February 6.8hrs
Coldest month: July 7.6°C 45.7°F
Wettest month: January 169mm 6.7ins
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