When to go · Oamaru

Oamaru in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, some attractions on winter hours).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Oamaru

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, some attractions on winter hours).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

OamaruHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 8 days

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

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

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, some attractions on winter hours).

January: Inside Oamaru's best window: Nov–Apr; penguin viewing runs year-round.

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