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Queenstown Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source:Meteostat
Update date:2025-09

Queenstown year round climate

  • Spring (September–November): Average 7.2–12.2°C, cool climate with sunshine and showers. Moderate rainfall. Popular activities: Hiking, cycling, exploring Lake Wakatipu. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable layering.
  • Summer (December–February): Average 15.4–16.9°C, warm and pleasant climate with abundant sunshine, but occasional showers. Relatively low rainfall. Popular activities: Water activities, hiking, rock climbing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, T-shirt, shorts.
  • Autumn (March–May): Average 7.9–13.7°C, mild and changeable climate with heavier rainfall and gradually decreasing temperatures. Popular activities: Autumn foliage viewing, enjoying hot springs, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing.
  • Winter (June–August): Average 3.4–4.6°C, cold climate with moderate rainfall and potential snowfall. Popular activities: Skiing, ice skating, enjoying winter sports. Recommended clothing: Heavy warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf.

Queenstown climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 10.1°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1293 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October

Queenstown monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.9°C
73.3
February
15.8°C
102
March
13.7°C
94.9
April
11.2°C
122.8
May
7.9°C
100.2
June
4.4°C
89.7
July
3.4°C
97.8
August
4.6°C
134.8
September
7.2°C
138.5
October
8.9°C
159.2
November
12.2°C
96.9
December
15.4°C
83.5

Queenstown weather for the next seven days

12/13
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
22.3°C/4.2°C
12/14
Sunday
Sunny
21.3°C/5.4°C
12/15
Monday
Heavy rain
16.7°C/6.6°C
12/16
Tuesday
Moderate rain
15.4°C/5°C
12/17
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
18.7°C/6.9°C
12/18
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
23.3°C/6.7°C
12/19
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
15.8°C/4.4°C