🇦🇺 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.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇦🇺 Perth | 🇳🇿 Queenstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 14°C |
| Hottest month | January · 30°C | January · 21°C |
| Coldest month | August (10°C low) | July (1°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 130 | 222 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | April, May, October | January, 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).
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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.