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When to go · Palmerston North

Palmerston North in August

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
14°C / 5°C
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Palmerston North

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

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Palmerston NorthHighs around 14 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 13 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.

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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