Although it was quite cold that day, the most unique thing was that the metal handles had heating devices, which was a surprising experience for me. Also, you really have to wear your hat properly or it will blow away.
Richard, our driver and guide, was very interesting and friendly. He introduced us to many different things, and Milford Sound was beautiful. We were also lucky enough to see a rainbow that day.
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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
6/28
Sunday
Sunny
7.2°C/-4.9°C
6/29
Monday
Sunny
6.5°C/-3.9°C
6/30
Tuesday
Sunny
7.9°C/-4°C
7/1
Wednesday
Sunny
8.3°C/-3.5°C
7/2
Thursday
Sunny
8.8°C/-3.5°C
7/3
Friday
Partly Cloudy
7.5°C/-2.2°C
7/4
Saturday
Moderate rain
6.7°C/0.8°C
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