Queenstown vs Whistler in August

Queenstown is the better pick in August — 64 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air, while Whistler is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Queenstown vs Whistler — August climate, side by side

🇳🇿 Queenstown🇨🇦 Whistler
Comfort score64/100 (C)12/100 (F)
Feels-like high8°C26°C
Avg high / low10° / 0°26° / 11°
Rainfall87 mm40 mm
Rainy days126
Humidity91%72%
Air quality (AQI)2839

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

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Queenstown vs Whistler in August — FAQ

Is August better in Queenstown or Whistler?
Queenstown is the better pick in August — 64 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air, while Whistler is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Whistler in August?
In August, Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Whistler averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 40 mm.