Whakatane Weather in August

What's the weather like in Whakatane (Bay of Plenty) in August 2024?

The climate in Whakatane during August can be summarized as mild and wet.

August is in the winter in Whakatane and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Whakatane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.4°C 59.6°F
Nightly temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Average temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 138 mm 5.4 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Whakatane

Whakatane average temperature in August

August rainfall

Whakatane average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Whakatane 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 Whakatane in August 2024.

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Whakatane weather stats

Whakatane weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24°C 75.2°F
Driest month: February 92mm 3.6ins
Sunniest month: April 6.7hrs
Coldest month: July 14.3°C 57.7°F
Wettest month: June 138mm 5.4ins
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