August · New Zealand
Best time to visit Te Anau in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Te Anau in August
Average temperature 4°C, 225 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
2.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 225 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Te Anau scores 2.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 225 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Te Anau is Fiordland's lake town for Milford Sound cruises and glowworm cave evenings. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Te Anau — the hardest end of the year
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in August: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 225 mm: only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 2.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Te Anau — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Te Anau in August?
- In August, Te Anau averages 4°C, 225 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Te Anau?
- August earns a 2.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Te Anau in August?
- Expect about 225 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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