Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (51°F). August is too cold for swimming in Kaikoura Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.
August sees a gradual improvement in the weather at Kaikoura Beach, but it remains cold and wet. Swimming and sunbathing are still not recommended during this month. Snorkeling, diving, and surfing might be possible for experienced individuals, but the water visibility and sea conditions remain challenging. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
No, August is too cold for swimming in Kaikoura Beach for any length of time, with the sea water at 10°C (51°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
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The average day light hours per day in Kaikoura Beach in August are 10.4. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.6hrs.
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August is still a winter month in Kaikoura, but the weather may start to improve slightly towards the end of the month. However, the beach remains relatively quiet, with few visitors due to the cool temperatures and lack of significant public holidays or events.
The days in August are longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into September. August has more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into September. During August the average day light hours are 10.4 per day in Kaikoura Beach. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.6hrs.
The ultraviolet index in Kaikoura Beach in August is typically 2.4 during August. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Kaikoura Beach in August is 10.4°C (50.7°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.
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