Wanganui Weather in August

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

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

August is in the winter in Wanganui and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Wanganui weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Average temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 13.5°C 56.2°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wanganui with around 87mm 3.4 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Wanganui

Wanganui average temperature in August

August rainfall

Wanganui average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Wanganui 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 Wanganui in August 2024.

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Wanganui weather stats

Wanganui weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: February 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 12.2°C 54°F
Wettest month: July 99mm 3.9ins
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