When to go · Alexandra
Alexandra in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
- JanuaryGreatInside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
- FebruaryGreatInside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer)). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in August
- AlexandraHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 7 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 Alexandra, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7
Jan: 7
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow).
January: Inside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
Alexandra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings