Weather in Queenstown in august 2024

The weather in Queenstown in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout august

very bad weather 127.9cm

Weather at 6am
32°F

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 12pm
45°F

Clear/Sunny

30%

Cloudy

15%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 6pm
36°F

Clear/Sunny

24%

Fog

22%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 3am
32°F

Fog

28%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Heavy rain

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Queenstown in august

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Queenstown in august.


The climate of Queenstown in august is very bad

The climate in august in Queenstown is wet (with 3.7in of precipitation over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 6 days.

The climate is rather cold around this city this month. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Queenstown is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Queenstown in august with a maximum record of 56°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 18 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 58% of time.

On this month of august, day length in Queenstown is generally 10:14. The sun rises at 08:43 and sunset is at 18:57.



August: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Queenstown:

In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.

Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Queenstown.

more information about New Zealand's weather in august



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Queenstown in august

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.

August
Outside temperature
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 47°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Highest record temperature 56°F
(2021)
Lowest record temperature 4°F
(2016)
Number of days at -32°F 18 day(s)
(58%)
Wind
Wind speed 12km/h
Wind temperature 27°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3.7in
Number of days with rainfall 5 day(s)
(17%)
Record daily rainfall 2.4in
(2009)
Snowfall 127.9cm
Other climate data
Humidity 94%
Visibility 7.39km
Cloud cover 48%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 9
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:43
Time of sunset 18:57
Length of day 10:14
Our opinion about the weather in august
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last august?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Queenstown in august 2023:

01-08-2023
Moderate or heavy rain shower
32°F to 38°F
02-08-2023
Moderate or heavy snow showers
31°F to 34°F
03-08-2023
Overcast
29°F to 40°F
04-08-2023
Overcast
27°F to 40°F
05-08-2023
Overcast
34°F to 40°F
06-08-2023
Moderate rain at times
34°F to 43°F
07-08-2023
Overcast
38°F to 40°F
08-08-2023
Overcast
27°F to 38°F
09-08-2023
Patchy rain nearby
23°F to 38°F
10-08-2023
Clear/Sunny
25°F to 34°F
11-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 38°F
12-08-2023
Patchy rain nearby
29°F to 38°F
13-08-2023
Cloudy
38°F to 41°F
14-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 38°F
15-08-2023
Cloudy
29°F to 38°F
16-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
23°F to 38°F
17-08-2023
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 40°F
18-08-2023
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 43°F
19-08-2023
Heavy rain at times
36°F to 41°F
20-08-2023
Overcast
38°F to 41°F
21-08-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 40°F
22-08-2023
Overcast
27°F to 43°F
23-08-2023
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 45°F
24-08-2023
Overcast
38°F to 47°F
25-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 52°F
26-08-2023
Light drizzle
32°F to 43°F
27-08-2023
Cloudy
27°F to 40°F
28-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 43°F
29-08-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 49°F
30-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
25°F to 47°F
31-08-2023
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 49°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in august

Cities near Queenstown:

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Wanaka in augustvery bad weather
Rob Roy Glacier in augustvery bad weather
Milford Sound in augustvery bad weather
Te Anau in augustvery bad weather
Saint Bathans in augustvery bad weather
Gore in augustbad weather
Lake Ohau in augustvery bad weather
Haast in augustbad weather
Invercargill in augustbad weather
Balclutha in augustvery bad weather
The Catlins in augustbad weather
New Zealand in august: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.

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Weather data for Queenstown in august:

Weather data for Queenstown for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Queenstown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Queenstown can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Queenstown.


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