Swimming in New Zealand in august 2024 Sea temperature by city in august

Do you want to go to the beach in New Zealand in august 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in august in New Zealand by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in New Zealand in august 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in New Zealand in august in several coastal cities.

Auckland

on average:

59°F

min: 58°F / max: 60°F

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Christchurch

on average:

50°F

min: 48°F / max: 51°F

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Dunedin

on average:

49°F

min: 48°F / max: 50°F

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Wellington

on average:

54°F

min: 52°F / max: 57°F

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Tauranga

on average:

59°F

min: 59°F / max: 61°F

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Abel Tasman National Park

Akaroa

on average:

49°F

min: 48°F / max: 51°F

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Cape Reinga

on average:

60°F

min: 59°F / max: 62°F

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Castlepoint

on average:

57°F

min: 56°F / max: 59°F

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Cathedral Cove

on average:

60°F

min: 58°F / max: 61°F

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The Catlins

on average:

52°F

min: 51°F / max: 53°F

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Coromandel

on average:

60°F

min: 59°F / max: 61°F

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Hokitika

on average:

55°F

min: 54°F / max: 56°F

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Invercargill

on average:

52°F

min: 51°F / max: 53°F

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Māhia

on average:

58°F

min: 56°F / max: 60°F

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Moeraki Boulders

on average:

49°F

min: 48°F / max: 50°F

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Mokau

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 58°F

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Napier

on average:

57°F

min: 54°F / max: 59°F

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Nelson

on average:

55°F

min: 54°F / max: 56°F

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Omamari

on average:

60°F

min: 58°F / max: 61°F

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Where should you go swimming in New Zealand in the month of august?

Swimming in New Zealand in august is cold (in the best case scenario)

In august in New Zealand swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in august in Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Omamari is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 59°F (min: 59°F/max: 61°F).

Forget about swimming in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Akaroa, Castlepoint, The Catlins, Hokitika, Invercargill, Māhia, Moeraki Boulders, Mokau, Napier and Nelson in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 58°F (and only 60°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in New Zealand in august: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in august

Auckland

August
Average sea temperature 59°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 60°F
Average outside temperature 56°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Precipitation 5.9in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(29%)
Cloud cover 47%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Auckland in august

Christchurch

August
Average sea temperature 50°F
Minimum sea temperature 48°F
Maximum sea temperature 51°F
Average outside temperature 49°F
Maximum outside temperature 54°F
Minimum outside temperature 43°F
Precipitation 2.7in
Number of days of precipitation 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Cloud cover 41%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Christchurch in august

Dunedin

August
Average sea temperature 49°F
Minimum sea temperature 48°F
Maximum sea temperature 50°F
Average outside temperature 49°F
Maximum outside temperature 50°F
Minimum outside temperature 45°F
Precipitation 2.1in
Number of days of precipitation 3 jour(s)
(11%)
Cloud cover 44%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Dunedin in august

Wellington

August
Average sea temperature 54°F
Minimum sea temperature 52°F
Maximum sea temperature 57°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 56°F
Minimum outside temperature 50°F
Precipitation 3.3in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(16%)
Cloud cover 40%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Wellington in august

Tauranga

August
Average sea temperature 59°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 61°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 56°F
Minimum outside temperature 49°F
Precipitation 6.3in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(29%)
Cloud cover 45%
Our opinion cold swimming

More information on swimming in Tauranga in august

List of coastal cities in New Zealand

Auckland in augustfreezing swimming
Christchurch in augustfreezing swimming
Dunedin in augustfreezing swimming
Wellington in augustfreezing swimming
Tauranga in augustcold swimming
Abel Tasman National Park in augustfreezing swimming
Akaroa in augustfreezing swimming
Cape Reinga in augustcold swimming
Castlepoint in augustfreezing swimming
Cathedral Cove in augustcold swimming
The Catlins in augustfreezing swimming
Coromandel in augustcold swimming
Hokitika in augustfreezing swimming
Invercargill in augustfreezing swimming
Māhia in augustfreezing swimming
Moeraki Boulders in augustfreezing swimming
Mokau in augustfreezing swimming
Napier in augustfreezing swimming
Nelson in augustfreezing swimming
Omamari in augustcold swimming
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