Queenstown in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Queenstown in august 2025
The weather in Queenstown in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 127.9cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Fog
32% of time
21%
20%
9%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
30%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
24%
22%
12%
Weather at 3am
32°F
28%
19%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Queenstown in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Queenstown in august.
The climate of Queenstown in august is very bad
The climate in august in Queenstown is wet (with 3.7in of precipitation over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city this month. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Queenstown is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Queenstown in august with a maximum record of 56°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 18 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 58% of time.
On this month of august, day length in Queenstown is generally 10:14. The sun rises at 08:43 and sunset is at 18:57.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Queenstown:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Queenstown.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Queenstown in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 127.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:43 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Queenstown in august 2024:
23°F to 40°F
27°F to 41°F
20°F to 41°F
23°F to 40°F
31°F to 41°F
34°F to 45°F
27°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
29°F to 43°F
31°F to 45°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
25°F to 45°F
23°F to 52°F
36°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
32°F to 47°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 40°F
23°F to 43°F
25°F to 45°F
27°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Queenstown:
| Roys Peak in august | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in august | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in august | very bad weather |
| Milford Sound in august | very bad weather |
| Te Anau in august | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in august | very bad weather |
| Gore in august | bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| Haast in august | bad weather |
| Invercargill in august | bad weather |
| Balclutha in august | very bad weather |
| The Catlins in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Queenstown
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Weather data for Queenstown in august:
Weather data for Queenstown for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Queenstown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Queenstown can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Queenstown.