Sunrise & Sunset Times in Wellington — August 2027

Sunrise & Sunset in Wellington During August

August in Wellington sees daylight increasing at a more noticeable pace than July. By mid-month, sunrise has shifted several minutes earlier and sunset several minutes later compared to the solstice. The sun climbs a bit higher at noon, strengthening the midday warmth. The overall feel remains wintery, but the expanding civil twilight and lengthening afternoons signal that spring is within sight. Day length gains accelerate through the month.

Golden Hour & Twilight in August

During August, golden hour in Wellington lasts approximately 66 minutes each morning and evening. The low sun angle during these periods produces warm, directional light prized by photographers and filmmakers. Civil twilight — the period when the sun is just below the horizon — adds extra usable light before sunrise and after sunset, extending the practical daylight window beyond the times shown in the table above.

Through August, days in Wellington are lengthening by roughly 2.4 minutes per day, adding up to about 1h 11m over the course of the month.

August 2027 Summary — Wellington

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