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Queenstown weather in August 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 46°F in Queenstown, New Zealand in August based on long-term weather averages. There are 4 hours of sunshine per day on average with 10 days with some rainfall and typically 3.3 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 46°F max day temperature
46 - 4 hours of sunshine per day
- 10 days with some rainfall
10 - 30°F min night temperature
30 - 10 hours of daylight per day
10 - No heat & humidity
0 - 3.3 inches of monthly rainfall
3.3 - 2 (Low) UV index
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The August weather guide for New Zealand (Queenstown) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How warm is it in Queenstown in August?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 54°F in Queenstown in August, falling to 43°F at night.
How sunny is it in Queenstown in August?
There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Queenstown in August - that's 38% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Queenstown in August?
The average sea temperature around Queenstown in August is 54°F.
Does it rain in Queenstown in August?
There are usually 18 days with some rain in Queenstown in August and the average monthly rainfall is 5.4 inches.
Queenstown August sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Queenstown in August 2026. Select a month to view Queenstown sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1st August 2026 | 08:03 | 17:41 |
| Sunday, 16th August 2026 | 07:42 | 17:58 |
| Monday, 31st August 2026 | 07:17 | 18:16 |
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