SeasonMapPaihia weather in August
New Zealand
August in Paihia: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Paihia · #995 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 89 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Paihia in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Quiet, wet winter
1 Jun – 31 AugOff-season shutdownClosuresWinter in the Bay is mild and wet, the cruise ships stop coming and a good share of the waterfront operators shorten their hours. The islands are yours, on the days it is not blowing.
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Paihia in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Paihia?
- August in Paihia: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in August?
- In August, Paihia averages a daily high of 15.2°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 88.8 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in August?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in August.