Te Anau Weather in August
What's the weather like in Te Anau (Southland) in August 2025?
The climate in Te Anau during August can be summarized as cool and damp.
August is in the winter in Te Anau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 9.8°C 49.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.1°C 33.9°F |
| Average temperature | 5.4°C 41.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 113 mm 4.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.4°C 52.6°F |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Te Anau
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
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 Te Anau in August 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Te Anau weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |
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