Queenstown vs Tongariro in August

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

Queenstown vs TongariroAugust climate, side by side

QueenstownTongariro
Comfort score64/100 (C)64/100 (C)
Feels-like high8°C4°C
Avg high / low10° / 0°8° / -1°
Rainfall87 mm174 mm
Rainy days1217
Humidity91%89%
Air quality (AQI)2823

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

Queenstown vs Tongariro in August — FAQ

Is August better in Queenstown or Tongariro?
Queenstown and Tongariro are nearly tied in August — 64 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air; Tongariro is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Tongariro in August?
In August, Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Tongariro averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 174 mm.