August · New Zealand
Best time to visit Napier in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Napier in August
Average temperature 10°C, 83 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Napier scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Napier is a New Zealand coastal city rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, with wineries inland.
August in Napier — workable with trade-offs
Expect 10°C (50°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 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, October is materially better in Napier — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Napier in August?
- In August, Napier averages 10°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Napier?
- August earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Napier in August?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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