August · New Zealand
Best time to visit Hobbiton in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobbiton in August
Average temperature 9°C, 93 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.3/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Hobbiton scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 93 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobbiton keeps the Shire film set alive on a working sheep farm near Matamata, with hobbit holes and the Green Dragon.
August in Hobbiton — middling scores, decent value
Expect 9°C (48°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 93 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Hobbiton — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobbiton in August?
- In August, Hobbiton averages 9°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Hobbiton?
- August earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hobbiton in August?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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