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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland in August

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Auckland are January, February, March and December. In August, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
11°C
Rainfall
88 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Auckland is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 11°C with about 88mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Auckland in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Barry Lett Galleries
Barry Lett Galleries was a dealer gallery focused on contemporary New Zealand art that operated in Auckland in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sky Tower (Auckland)
The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in Auckland, New Zealand. Located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets within the city's CBD, it is 328 metres
Denis Cohn Gallery
The Denis Cohn Gallery was an art gallery founded by Denis Cohn, an influential dealer gallery in Auckland, New Zealand in the 1980s.
Big 106.2
Big 106.2 or Big FM was a radio station in Auckland, New Zealand, that was launched on 1 November 2008 at 9AM, broadcasting on 106.2FM. The original station was started by radio ve
Te Waihorotiu railway station
Te Waihorotiu railway station is an underground station on the Auckland railway network, located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is situated on the North Island Main Trunk and is serv
City Rail Link
The City Rail Link (CRL) is a pair of 3.45-kilometre-long (2.14 mi) tunnels underneath Auckland's city centre, extending the North Island Main Trunk railway line from its former te

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Auckland in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Auckland?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Auckland's best months are generally January, February, March and December.

What is the weather like in Auckland in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 11°C. Rainfall averages about 88mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Auckland in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Auckland in August?+

Popular things to do include Barry Lett Galleries, Sky Tower (Auckland), Denis Cohn Gallery and Big 106.2. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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