What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in August?

In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in August

Aoraki Mount Cook and Queenstown are nearly tied in August — 61 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air; Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	3°C	8°C
Avg high / low	5° / 0°	10° / 0°
Rainfall	227 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	16	12
Humidity	91%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	28	28

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in August — FAQ

Is August better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?: Aoraki Mount Cook and Queenstown are nearly tied in August — 61 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air; Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in August?: In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.