Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
49°Ftypical Aug high
Te Anau
New Zealand · Oceania
Te Anau is most comfortable in local summer and early local autumn. Local summers are mild and local winters are cool. Rain is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
38°F to 66°F
Rain
16 days/mo
Sunshine
8.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Frequent wintry precipitation across the month.
48%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
7.1 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 43° and nights feel near 36°.
Very coldColdCoolNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
21%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 48°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning44°F
Rain29%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday48°F
Rain34%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon48°F
Rain33%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
evening43°F
Rain26%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology