🇦🇺 Perth vs Queenstown 🇳🇿

Perth, Australia vs Queenstown, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Perth is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Perth is drier, with roughly 92 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Perth🇳🇿 Queenstown
Avg annual high23°C14°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (21°C)
Coldest monthAugust (10°C low)July (1°C low)
Rainy days / year130222
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, February, March

🇦🇺 Perth

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

🇳🇿 Queenstown

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (21°C), coldest lows in July (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Perth or Queenstown warmer?

Perth is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Perth or Queenstown?

Queenstown is rainier — Perth sees about 92 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Perth vs Queenstown?

Perth is best around April, May, October; Queenstown is best around January, February, March.

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