Queenstown weather in August
Queenstown in August averages 5°C (41°F) and 27 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Queenstown, August is the third coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 5°C (41°F)
-1–10°C · 31–51°F
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Queenstown like in August?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Queenstown in August?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -1°C (31°F).
August compared with July and September
August in Queenstown is 2.5°C warmer than July and about as wet as it, which averages 2°C (36°F).
August in Queenstown is 2.6°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in Queenstown in August
On 15 August the sun is up for 10 hours 15 minutes in Queenstown, rising about 07:42 and setting about 17:57 local time.
August ends 1 hour 21 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 21 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Queenstown
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Queenstown
What to read before you book.
Queenstown weather by month
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How August compares with the rest of the year
August is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 62°F | 50 mm |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 31 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 34 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm |
| June | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm |
| July | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm |
| August | 5°C / 41°F | 27 mm |
| September | 8°C / 46°F | 32 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 44 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 38 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 66 mm |
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FAQs about Queenstown in August
August climate averages for Queenstown, 1991–2020.
Queenstown averages 5°C (41°F) in August, ranging from about -1°C (31°F) at night to 10°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. August sees only about 27 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. August averages 5°C (41°F) against 8°C (46°F) in September — 2.6°C cooler.
August is 2.5°C warmer than July, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; August sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what August is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight in mid-August, against 15 hours 36 minutes in December and 8 hours 47 minutes in June.
On 15 August, sunrise is about 07:42 and sunset about 17:57 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 21 minutes longer than it starts.
