Overall on the next 14 days there will be 5 days with snow in Queenstown and a total of 15.5 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Queenstown weather in August 2026
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Wednesday
Aug 5
0 mm
3° / -12°
Thursday
Aug 6
0 mm
4° / -11°
Friday
Aug 7
0 mm
5° / -8°
Saturday
Aug 8
3.5 mm
7° / -3°
Sunday
Aug 9
3.8 mm
5° / 1°
Monday
Aug 10
0 mm
6° / -3°
Tuesday
Aug 11
0 mm
7° / -3°
Wednesday
Aug 12
3.8 mm
9° / 0°
Thursday
Aug 13
17.3 mm
5° / -2°
Friday
Aug 14
3.5 cm
6° / -4°
Saturday
Aug 15
2.9 cm
4° / -3°
Sunday
Aug 16
6.3 cm
3° / -7°
Monday
Aug 17
1.8 cm
2° / -8°
Tuesday
Aug 18
1.0 cm
2° / -9°
🌨️ Snowy days in Queenstown 2026 (August)
The average weather in Queenstown in August
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 2026.
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.
Temperatures
7° / -2°
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
4
Dry Days
21
Rainfall
94
mm
Sun Hours
9.4
Hrs
Historic average weather for August
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Explore the weather in Queenstown in other months
Queenstown annual weather
| 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 |
Temperatures in Queenstown in August
Rain in Queenstown in August
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Weather in Queenstown in August - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Queenstown in August?
The average temperature in Queenstown in August is -2/7° C.
What is the chance of rain in Queenstown in August?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in Queenstown during August.
Weather wise, is August a good time to visit Queenstown?
The weather in Queenstown in August is bad.
Can it snow in Queenstown in August?
On average, there are 4 snowy days in Queenstown in August.
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