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New Plymouth weather in August

Long-run climate averages for New Plymouth, New Zealand in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

August at a glance

In August, New Plymouth averages 13°C by day and 7°C at night. The wettest month is usually May.

August in New Plymouth averages a daytime high of 13°C and an overnight low of 7°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year New Plymouth sees roughly 2788 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live New Plymouth forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

New Plymouth weather by month

what to expect in New Plymouth through the year

Here is New Plymouth's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to New Plymouth by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Feb
21°
14°
Mild
Mar
19°
12°
Mild
Apr
18°
12°
Mild
May
15°
10°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
18°
11°
Mild
Dec
20°
14°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is New Plymouth in August?
New Plymouth averages a daytime high of 13°C in August, with overnight lows around 7°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good time to visit New Plymouth?
The most comfortable time to visit New Plymouth is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in New Plymouth in August?
The wettest month in New Plymouth is usually May. Across the year the city sees roughly 2788 mm of precipitation.

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