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August · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 49/100

Kaitaia in August

Mixed · 49/100Beach 14/100
High / low15° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation136 mm17 wet days
Sea15°surface temperature
35.11° S, 173.26° EElevation 19 mUTC+13 · New Zealand Daylight Time
When to goKaitaia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low15° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Kaitaia averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 10° — cool weather by day. Expect around 136 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.

August scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Kaitaia. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 17:55 local time, giving 10 h 46 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 56 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%60%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Beach score this month: 14/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

New Zealand's best in August

Where to go in August
Whangārei
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Whangārei

Northland
15°Aug high
18wet days
48score
Whangārei
Whakatāne
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Whakatāne

Bay of Plenty
14°Aug high
13wet days
46score
Whakatāne
Mount Maunganui
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Mount Maunganui

Bay of Plenty
14°Aug high
13wet days
45score
Mount Maunganui
Tauranga
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Tauranga

Bay of Plenty
14°Aug high
13wet days
44score
Tauranga
·Questions

Kaitaia in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Kaitaia?

August scores 49/100 for Kaitaia, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 15°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Kaitaia in August?

Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 10°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Kaitaia in August?

Kaitaia receives about 136 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 17 days.

Can you swim in Kaitaia in August?

The sea averages 15°C in August, cold for most swimmers.