SeasonMapFranz Josef vs Queenstown: which is better, month by month
Franz Josef beats Queenstown in 10 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (76 vs 13) — while Queenstown wins July; they are within 3 points in August.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Franz Josef vs Queenstown — all 12 months
| Month | Franz Josef | Queenstown | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 13Fnice, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 63 |
| February | 78Bnice, soaked, clean air | 19Fnice, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 59 |
| March | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 17Fnice, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 59 |
| April | 71Bcool, soaked, clean air | 26Fcool, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 45 |
| May | 62Ccool, soaked, clean air | 44Fcool, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 18 |
| June | 65Ccold, soaked, clean air | 60Ccold, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 5 |
| July | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | 72Bcold, rainy, clean air | Queenstown | 13 |
| August | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | 64Ccold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 0 |
| September | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | 56Dcool, soaked, clean air | Franz Josef | 7 |
| October | 67Ccool, soaked, clean air | 39Fcool, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 28 |
| November | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | 24Fnice, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 48 |
| December | 72Bnice, soaked, clean air | 15Fnice, rainy, clean air | Franz Josef | 57 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (76 vs 13). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.