August may not be the ideal time to visit Queenstown, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +6°C, and there are only about 0 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 11 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 86 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
91%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has uncomfortable weather in August.
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Average temperature in Queenstown in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +6°C with a maximum of +10°C and a minimum of -6°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +9°C.
Is Queenstown warm or cold in August?
Queenstown is typically cool in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to 0°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
August is one of the coolest months in Queenstown, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Queenstown in August
Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+5°C
+6°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-10°C
-9°C
Max. temperature
+12°C
+17°C
+19°C
Rainfall
78 mm
86 mm
114 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
92%
91%
86%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
15
15
12
Rainy days
9
11
14
Snowy days
6
5
3
August weather is still as bad as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +5°C to +6°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 86 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 92% to 91%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Queenstown in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 51 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during August in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in August is about 8 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.
August is one of the snowiest months in Queenstown.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last August in Queenstown?
This is the weather in Queenstown in August 2024:
1 August
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+5°C
2 August
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+3°C
3 August
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+7°C
4 August
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+9°C
5 August
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+7°C
6 August
☁️
+9°C
7 August
☁️
+6°C
8 August
☁️
+3°C
9 August
☁️
+5°C
10 August
☁️
+4°C
11 August
☁️
+5°C
12 August
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+7°C
13 August
🌧️
+6°C
14 August
☁️
+5°C
15 August
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+4°C
16 August
☁️
+2°C
17 August
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+3°C
18 August
☁️
+7°C
19 August
🌧️
+8°C
20 August
☁️
+8°C
21 August
☁️
+6°C
22 August
☁️
+7°C
23 August
☁️
+9°C
24 August
☁️
+9°C
25 August
☁️
+8°C
26 August
☁️
+7°C
27 August
☁️
+6°C
28 August
☁️
+6°C
29 August
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+9°C
30 August
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+10°C
31 August
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+9°C
In August 2024 Queenstown had 1 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +10°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 2 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Queenstown climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Queenstown in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+11°C) and the highest in 2020 (+14°C). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in August:
Is August a good time to visit Queenstown?
There is never a bad time to go to Queenstown, but the weather isn’t the best in August, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Queenstown and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in August?
Not really, August is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Queenstown rainy in August?
Queenstown is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Queenstown in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in New Zealand
Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
