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Taunoa Weather in August

Taunoa in August

The short of it: Taunoa in August averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 20° · rain 70 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

August in Taunoa brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 20°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 70 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-August, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Taunoa runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Afaahiti, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Taunoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 35 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AfaahitiÎles du Vent3 km ENE27°20°79 mm
TohautuÎles du Vent4 km ESE27°20°69 mm
OtutaraÎles du Vent6 km WSW26°20°72 mm
VairaoÎles du Vent8 km ESE25°18°92 mm
FaoneÎles du Vent10 km NNE26°19°120 mm
PueuÎles du Vent14 km E26°19°68 mm
TeahupooÎles du Vent14 km SE25°19°99 mm
HitiaaOther18 km NNE26°19°127 mm

The Almanac · Taunoa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 70 mm of rain.

Climate of Taunoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°291 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February30°23°221 mm16 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March30°23°209 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April29°23°188 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
May28°22°142 mm16 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
June27°20°112 mm17 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
July26°20°105 mm18 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August27°20°70 mm17 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September27°20°128 mm18 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October28°21°110 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°22°159 mm17 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December29°23°258 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Taunoa in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Taunoa in August?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 70 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Taunoa?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Taunoa in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Taunoa in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Taunoa in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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