Kaikōura vs Queenstown in August

Kaikōura and Queenstown are nearly tied in August — 66 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air; Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs QueenstownAugust climate, side by side

KaikōuraQueenstown
Comfort score66/100 (C)64/100 (C)
Feels-like high10°C8°C
Avg high / low13° / 6°10° / 0°
Rainfall68 mm87 mm
Rainy days1112
Humidity79%91%
Air quality (AQI)2328

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

Kaikōura vs Queenstown in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kaikōura or Queenstown?
Kaikōura and Queenstown are nearly tied in August — 66 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air; Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Queenstown in August?
In August, Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.