Queenstown weather in August
August in Queenstown: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Queenstown · #174 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Queenstown climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 35.9 cm / 14.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Queenstown in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Queenstown?
- August in Queenstown: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Queenstown on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Queenstown in August?
- In August, Queenstown averages a daily high of 5.8°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 110.4 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Queenstown in August?
- Queenstown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in August.
- Does it snow in Queenstown in August?
- Queenstown sees roughly 35.9 cm of snowfall in August.