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14°C
Feels like 14°C
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Wind: 2 km/h
Weather summary for Queenstown
18:00, 17/10
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Weather in Queenstown in August

Is Queenstown a good place to be right now?

Go prepared for the cold. Queenstown is around 14°C with a 0% chance of rain, so bring a warm layer.

How this weather affects your trip to Queenstown

Plan around the hours that matter: Queenstown is easiest to enjoy outside the midday peak, and an indoor option nearby is worth keeping in reserve.

Weather at destinations near Queenstown

No nearby destination has its own forecast page yet.

Weather warnings for Queenstown

  • No weather warnings for Queenstown in the days ahead.

Current weather in Queenstown

Temperature14°C
Feels like14°C
Humidity46%
Wind2 km/h
Pressure1,028 hPa

Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours

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7-day weather forecast for Queenstown

DayConditionsHigh / lowRain
Saturday 17/10Mainly clear14° / 8°0%
Sunday 18/10Fog21° / 5°0%
Monday 19/10Overcast18° / 4°0%
Tuesday 20/10Fog18° / 5°0%
Wednesday 21/10Overcast16° / 4°0%
Thursday 22/10Overcast17° / 5°0%
Friday 23/10Partly cloudy16° / 4°0%

30-day outlook for Queenstown

The first days are a real forecast; the rest is a multi-year climate trend, not a day-by-day prediction.

UV index in Queenstown

0.0 — Low

No protection needed.

Wind in Queenstown

2 km/h from the South, gusting to 0 km/h.

Visibility in Queenstown

Visibility over the next few hours.

Sunrise and sunset in Queenstown

Sunrise at 04:50, sunset at 18:13.

Moon phase in Queenstown

First quarter

Temperature trend in Queenstown

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Rainfall trend in Queenstown

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Climate in Queenstown through the year

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Travel scores for Queenstown today

Travel8.6/10
Outdoors8.1/10
Beach6.5/10
Swimming6.5/10
Photography9.6/10
Sunset9.5/10
Family8.1/10

Best time to visit Queenstown

The most comfortable month to visit Queenstown is .

What to do in Queenstown today

Today in Queenstown the comfortable window is the morning and the late afternoon; keep the middle of the day lighter.

Activities suited to this weather

These activities match the conditions in Queenstown right now.

What to wear in Queenstown

Pack for the swing between day and night in Queenstown rather than for the daytime peak alone.

Rain in the next two hours in Queenstown

Minute-by-minute rain for the next two hours at Queenstown.

Activity and health index today

How comfortable Queenstown feels today for exercise, walking and time outdoors.

Environmental risks in Queenstown

Heat stress, mosquito activity, air stagnation and pollen around Queenstown.

Golden hour and blue hour in Queenstown

When the light is best for photography in Queenstown.

Severe weather centre

Any severe weather affecting Queenstown in the days ahead.

Weather map of Queenstown

Live rain, wind, cloud and temperature layers over Queenstown.

Maps and travel tools for Queenstown

Discover Queenstown

Tours and places to stay in Queenstown

Tours, hotels and resorts in Queenstown, matched to the season.

Related travel tools

Currency, visa, flights and maps for planning a trip to Queenstown.

Travel network around Queenstown

Everything a trip to Queenstown needs, connected in one place.

Articles about Queenstown

Guides and trip reports covering Queenstown.

Featured tours in Queenstown

Departures and packages that include Queenstown.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Queenstown

Where is Queenstown?

Queenstown sits at -45.031, 168.663, -45.031, 168.663.

What should I pack for Queenstown?

Pack for the swing between day and night in Queenstown: a light layer for the evening and rain cover in the wet season.

Where can I see the Queenstown forecast for the next 30 days?

On this page. Choose the 30-day view for detailed days followed by the multi-year climate trend for Queenstown.

Dung Rikzak — Rikzak Travel
Reviewed by Dung Rikzak
Dung Rikzak is a travel specialist at Rikzak Travel who reviews the climate data and travel guidance on this page.

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