August weather forecast
Thames, New Zealand

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Weather in August

Despite a slight increase in average temperatures, August signals the last of the winter chill. Rainfall sees a significant increase, tallying up to 84mm (3.31"), making it the highest rainfall month of the year. Daylight hours marginally increase, hinting at the end of the winter season. Although the sea temperature remains low, a slight recovery occurs by the end of the month. August also sees the highest wind gust speed, reaching up to 31.6km/h (19.6mph).

Temperature

Thames's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still mild 13.7°C (56.7°F) from July's 13.5°C (56.3°F) in temperature. Nighttime, during August, brings an average low of 10.7°C (51.3°F), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

In Thames, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Thames, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm NZST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thames, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in August translates into these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Thames in August?

August temperatures in Thames vary between a high-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F) and a low-temperature of 10.7°C (51.3°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Thames?

In Thames, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Thames?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Thames, New Zealand. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Thames?

In Thames, during August, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

What is the month with the coldest sea water in Thames?

The month with the coldest seawater in Thames, New Zealand, is August, with an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F).

What is the sea water temperature in August in Thames?

In Thames, in August, the average water temperature is 15.2°C (59.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Thames have in August?

The average day length in August is 10h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Thames?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thames, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm NZST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thames?

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Thames?

In Thames, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Thames?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thames, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 13.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 20.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April, May and July (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in August: 15.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.2°C).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Thames, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Thames, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

Thames, New Zealand

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