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

In August, Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 125 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.

Nelson vs Queenstown in August

Nelson and Queenstown are nearly tied in August — 67 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air; Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.

Nelson vs Queenstown — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	12°C	8°C
Avg high / low	14° / 4°	10° / 0°
Rainfall	125 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	84%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	20	28

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

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best January67
Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best July64

Nelson vs Queenstown in August — FAQ

Is August better in Nelson or Queenstown?: Nelson and Queenstown are nearly tied in August — 67 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air; Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in August?: In August, Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 125 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.