Best time to visit New Zealand in August
August is a less ideal time to visit New Zealand — the country-average travel-comfort score is 64/100. The best months are March, January, April.
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Weather in New Zealand in August
Typical weather across New Zealand in August: average high 14.7°C, low 9.4°C, about 122.6 mm of rain, and 8.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among New Zealand's cities, Auckland has the best weather in August (score 64/100, August climate details).
| Metric | New Zealand avg | Best city (Auckland) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 64 | 64 |
| High / Low | 14.7° / 9.4° | 14.7° / 9.4° |
| Precipitation | 122.6 mm | 612.9 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.3 | 8.3 |
Is August recommended?
August is not the best month to visit New Zealand. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for New Zealand.
When to visit New Zealand in other months
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