August weather forecast
Invercargill, New Zealand

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Weather in August

August's weather brings a gradual end to the winter in Invercargill. With an increase in temperature high to 10.7°C (51.3°F) from July's 9.7°C (49.5°F), this month prepares the city for the upcoming season's mildness. The highest snowfall of the year at 13mm (0.51") reminds Invercargill’s dwellers and tourists of the lingering winter chill. Despite the cool weather, August has its unique charm that entices its visitors.

Temperature

Invercargill, New Zealand, marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F), a subtle shift from July's 9.7°C (49.5°F). During August, Invercargill's temperature averages to an icy 5.2°C (41.4°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May, August and September are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Invercargill is August, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Daylight

In Invercargill, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of August, in Invercargill, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:15 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Invercargill, the average sunshine in August is 5.9h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Invercargill in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Invercargill, is 10.7°C (51.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Invercargill?

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month in Invercargill?

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically collects 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Invercargill in August?

In August, in Invercargill, New Zealand, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Invercargill?

August is the month with the most snowfall in Invercargill, New Zealand. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of snow.

When does it start to snow in Invercargill?

August is the first month it typically snows in Invercargill, New Zealand. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 13mm (0.51") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Invercargill have in August?

In August, the average day length is 10h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Invercargill?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Invercargill, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:15 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Invercargill have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Invercargill is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Invercargill?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Invercargill is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 10.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 46mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average snowfall in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in August
Invercargill, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Invercargill, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

Invercargill, New Zealand

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