Kaikoura in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kaikoura in august 2024
The weather in Kaikoura in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 9.4cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
33%
14%
6%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
32%
15%
5%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
27%
16%
7%
Weather at 3am
47°F
46%
27%
14%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in august.
The climate of Kaikoura in august is bad
the weather in Kaikoura in august is wet (with 2.4in of precipitation over 3 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that locality this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Kaikoura is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kaikoura in august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2011.
On average, in Kaikoura, the days of august last 10:24. The sun rises at 08:18 and sets at 18:42.
With a bad weather, august is not the best time to go there in New Zealand.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Kaikoura:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Kaikoura.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 9.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.48km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kaikoura in august 2023:
52°F to 58°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
50°F to 61°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Kaikoura:
| Nelson Lakes in august | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in august | very bad weather |
| Picton in august | very bad weather |
| Nelson in august | very bad weather |
| Christchurch in august | bad weather |
| Wellington in august | tolerable weather |
| Akaroa in august | bad weather |
| Porirua in august | bad weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Westport in august | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in august | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Kaikoura
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Weather data for Kaikoura in august:
Weather data for Kaikoura for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kaikoura.