The climate in Whitianga during August can be summarized as mild and very wet.
August is in the winter in Whitianga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 15.4°C 59.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6°C 42.8°F |
Average temperature | 10.7°C 51.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 223 mm 8.8 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 15.3°C 59.6°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whitianga with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very 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.
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 Whitianga in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | February | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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Driest month: | February | 125mm 4.9ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 7.7hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
Wettest month: | June | 234mm 9.2ins |