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Visiting Mason Bay Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand in August

The weather in August is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into September. August has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Mason Bay Beach.

August has total rainfall of 19.8cm (7.8inches) making it quite rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 21.1 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.

Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (49°F). August is too cold for swimming in Mason Bay Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.

August brings slightly warmer weather to Mason Bay Beach, but it is still cool and wet. Swimming and sunbathing are not ideal during this month, but the strong winds continue to make it a good time for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Snorkeling and diving can still be enjoyed, but the water remains cold. Consider visiting Mason Bay Beach in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.

Can you sunbathe in Mason Bay Beach in August?

No, August is not a good time for sunbathing in Mason Bay Beach.

August has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 19.8cm (7.8inches) making it quite rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 21.1 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.

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Can you swim in Mason Bay Beach in August?

No, August is too cold for swimming in Mason Bay Beach for any length of time, with the sea water at 10°C (49°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

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Is August a good time to holiday in Mason Bay Beach?

No, August is not a good time for a holiday in Mason Bay Beach.

August has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright. August has total rainfall of 19.8cm (7.8inches) making it quite rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 21.1 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Mason Bay Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (49°F). August is too cold for swimming in Mason Bay Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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Is Mason Bay Beach warm in August?

No, Mason Bay Beach is too cold for sunbathing in August.

The average maximum temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August is 11°C (51°F). The average maximum temperature is 10°C (51°) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August is 7°C (45°F). The average temperature is 7°C (44°F) in the previous month and 9°C (47°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Mason Bay Beach in August?

The average day light hours per day in Mason Bay Beach in August are 10.1. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright.

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Crowds in Mason Bay Beach in August

August is still winter in New Zealand, and the weather remains cold and often rainy. Mason Bay Beach is not a popular destination during this time, and the beach is not crowded at all. There are no significant public holidays or events in August that affect the crowd levels at the beach.

Temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August

The weather in August is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into September. The average maximum temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August is 11°C (51°F). The average maximum temperature is 10°C (51°F) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August is 7°C (45°F). The average temperature is 7°C (44°F) in the previous month and 9°C (47°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August is 4°C (40°F). The minimum temperature is 3°C (37°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Mason Bay Beach in August

The days in August are much 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 10.1 per day in Mason Bay Beach. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Mason Bay Beach in August is typically 1.8 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.

Sea Temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August

The average sea water temperature in Mason Bay Beach in August is 9.6°C (49.3°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.

Rainfall in Mason Bay Beach in August

August weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. August has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into September. The average total rainfall in Mason Bay Beach in August is 19.8cm (7.8inches) and on average there are 21.1 rainy days in August making it a very wet time to visit the beach.

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