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

In August, Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 75 mm.

Queenstown vs Wānaka in August

Queenstown and Wānaka are nearly tied in August — 64 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air; Wānaka is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Queenstown vs Wānaka — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	8°C	5°C
Avg high / low	10° / 0°	7° / 1°
Rainfall	87 mm	75 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	91%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	28	25

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

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Queenstown vs Wānaka in August — FAQ

Is August better in Queenstown or Wānaka?: Queenstown and Wānaka are nearly tied in August — 64 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air; Wānaka is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Wānaka in August?: In August, Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 75 mm.