What is the weather like in Dunedin vs Queenstown in August?

In August, Dunedin averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.

Dunedin vs Queenstown in August

Dunedin is the better pick in August — 71 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dunedin is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.

Dunedin vs Queenstown — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Dunedin	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	8°C	8°C
Avg high / low	12° / 2°	10° / 0°
Rainfall	34 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	79%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	22	28

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

Month by month

Dunedin 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, a little rain, clean air · best February71
Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best July64

Dunedin vs Queenstown in August — FAQ

Is August better in Dunedin or Queenstown?: Dunedin is the better pick in August — 71 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dunedin is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Dunedin vs Queenstown in August?: In August, Dunedin averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.