August weather forecast
Queenstown, Australia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a frosty month in Queenstown, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.4°C (38.1°F) and max 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Temperature

Queenstown's weather in August displays an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.6°C (49.3°F), showing minor disparity from July's 9.3°C (48.7°F). During August, Queenstown's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are August and September. August is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

Daylight

In Queenstown, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Queenstown is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Queenstown?
The high-temperature, in August, in Queenstown, is 9.6°C (49.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 3.4°C (38.1°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Queenstown?
The average relative humidity in August in Queenstown is 87%.
What is the wettest month in Queenstown?
The month with the most rainfall in Queenstown, Australia, is August, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Queenstown in August?
In August, in Queenstown, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Queenstown?
The month with the most snowfall in Queenstown is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.
When does it start snowing in Queenstown?
August is the first month it typically snows in Queenstown. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in Queenstown?
In Queenstown, the average day length in August is 10h and 28min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Queenstown?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Queenstown, Australia, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AEST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Queenstown?
In Queenstown, Australia, the average sunshine duration in August is 4.7h.
How high is the UV index in August in Queenstown?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Queenstown, Australia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average temperature in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average high temperature in August: 9.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (3.4°C).

Average pressure in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average pressure in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average wind speed in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average wind speed in August: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average humidity in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average humidity in August: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average rainfall in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average rainfall in August: 108mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (108mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (48mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average rainfall days in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average snowfall in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average snowfall in August: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average snowfall days in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average sunshine days in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (6.2 days).

Average UV index in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average UV index in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average cloud cover in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in August - Queenstown, Australia
Average visibility in August
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, June, July and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November (8km).

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