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Masterton in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, few events).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Masterton

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, few events).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MastertonHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall
Medium
Prices · New Zealand overall
Medium

New Zealand overall: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Masterton, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 12

    Mar: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, few events).

March: Inside Masterton's best window: Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov.

Masterton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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