What is the weather like in Nelson vs Te Anau in August?

In August, Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 125 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 119 mm.

Nelson vs Te Anau in August

Te Anau is the better pick in August — 72 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cold, rainy, clean air, while Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air.

Nelson vs Te Anau — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	6°C
Avg high / low	14° / 4°	9° / 3°
Rainfall	125 mm	119 mm
Rainy days	11	16
Humidity	84%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	20	24

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best January67
Te Anau 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January72

Nelson vs Te Anau in August — FAQ

Is August better in Nelson or Te Anau?: Te Anau is the better pick in August — 72 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cold, rainy, clean air, while Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Te Anau in August?: In August, Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 125 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 119 mm.