What's the Weather like in Queenstown in August
Temperature
The average maximum daytime temperature in Queenstown in August is a cool 6°C. The average night-time temperature is usually a very cold 1°C and the highest temperature reaching 10°C
Rain
Expect 59mm of rainfall across the whole of August across 15 days
Sunshine Hours
Over the course of August, the length of the day is rapidly increasing. From start, to end of the month, the length of the day increase by 1 hour 21 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 2 minutes, 42 seconds, and a weekly increase of 18 minutes 52 seconds.
The month starts with 9 hours of daylight, and ends with this averaging on 10 hours.
Snow
Snowfall during August in Queenstown is essentially constant, remaining about 0.1 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 0.4 inches, of falling below -0.0 inches
Cloud
The month of August in Queenstown experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast, or mostly cloudy, remaining about 57% throughout the month. The clearest day of the monthy is August 25th, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 45% of the time.
Queenstown Hotels for August
This property is 8 minutes walk from the beach. Peppers Beacon offers 4.5-star rooms and suites with views, on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. It is close to Skyline Gondola and Luge and just a 5-minute walk to the town centre. There is a selection of rooms and self-contained apartments available at Peppers Beacon, with many offering views of the lake and The Remarkables Mountain . Some accommodation includes a gas fireplace or a fully equipped kitchen.
The Rees Hotel & Apartments offers lakefront accommodation with private balconies and spectacular views. It features free WiFi and a free shuttle to the centre of Queenstown. The stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.
This apartment-style hotel is nestled on the shores of Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu, offering stunning views over the lake and surrounding mountain ranges. Facilities include a fitness centre and sauna. All accommodation at Oaks Shores Queenstown comes with daily mini room servicing, under floor heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some accommodation includes a seating area with fireplace. Guests enjoy 30 minutes' of free WiFi per day in the room.
Bars and Restaurant
Madam Woo, a great choice in New Zealand. They developed a special, Asian-inspired menu that blends traditional staples with contemporary flavours. Hawker rolls are incredibly popular and the cocktail bar is highly commended too.
This fine dining establishment has somewhat of a misleading name. Indeed, meats of all cuts and variations are the prime attraction, but Botswana Butchery's menu is also packed with seafood delicacies and vegetarian-friendly options. As an added bonus, the charming cottage-style restaurant also has a remarkably comprehensive wine list that aptly complements its diversified food offerings.
A casual restaurant set in a literal cow shed on Queenstown's Cow Lane. Legend has it that dairy farmers used to walk the lane to get to the milking shed some 100 years ago. These days, The Cow Restaurant is accessed via a classic stable door. The menu has remained the same since the 1970s and the crowds go absolutely wild for their pizzas.
Things to do in Queenstown in August
For some people, breathing in the mountain air isn't enough. They need to climb the glaciers, ski down the snowy peaks and dig their gloves into the snow. We have the perfect packages for these types of people. Hike along the ice formations and glacier canyons with the Tasman Glacier Hiking package. Your experienced guide will ensure you discover the hidden gems of the glacier.
Queenstown Snowmobiles offers the only wilderness snowmobiling experience in New Zealand. With exclusive access to trails and back country riding, by way of helicopter only - this is Queenstown's ultimate winter adventure.
