Weather · Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Weather in August

Expect cold, wet in Queenstown through August: highs near 8°C, lows around 2°C, 133mm of rain across the month. It's a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

8°C

46°F

Avg low

2°C

36°F

Rainfall

133mm

#2 wettest of 12

What to pack

Warm layers and a proper coat. Bring a compact umbrella for the odd shower.

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