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The weather in Queenstown in August is very cold with temperatures between -2°C and 7°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Queenstown during the month of August. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
You can expect a few days of snow in Queenstown during August. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Queenstown.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Queenstown in August 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Queenstown in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Queenstown before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 6° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 147 mm | Ok | Queenstown in January |
| February | 19° / 6° | 6 | 23 | 0 | 127 mm | Good | Queenstown in February |
| March | 17° / 5° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 84 mm | Good | Queenstown in March |
| April | 13° / 3° | 7 | 23 | 1 | 118 mm | Bad | Queenstown in April |
| May | 10° / 1° | 8 | 20 | 3 | 137 mm | Awful | Queenstown in May |
| June | 6° / -2° | 7 | 19 | 5 | 84 mm | Awful | Queenstown in June |
| July | 6° / -3° | 8 | 17 | 6 | 112 mm | Awful | Queenstown in July |
| August | 7° / -2° | 6 | 21 | 4 | 94 mm | Bad | Queenstown in August |
| September | 9° / -1° | 8 | 18 | 5 | 149 mm | Awful | Queenstown in September |
| October | 12° / 1° | 9 | 19 | 3 | 145 mm | Awful | Queenstown in October |
| November | 15° / 3° | 8 | 21 | 1 | 136 mm | Ok | Queenstown in November |
| December | 17° / 5° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 141 mm | Ok | Queenstown in December |