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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 44–53°F, 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 59–62°F, 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 46–56°F, 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 38–40°F, 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. 50.2°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1293 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October

Queenstown monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
62.4°F
73.3
February
60.4°F
102
March
56.7°F
94.9
April
52.2°F
122.8
May
46.2°F
100.2
June
39.9°F
89.7
July
38.1°F
97.8
August
40.3°F
134.8
September
45°F
138.5
October
48°F
159.2
November
54°F
96.9
December
59.7°F
83.5

Queenstown weather for the next seven days

12/19
Friday
Heavy rain
48.8°F/35.7°F
12/20
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
49.7°F/34.4°F
12/21
Sunday
Sunny
62.5°F/31.8°F
12/22
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
67.3°F/35.9°F
12/23
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
61.1°F/49.6°F
12/24
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
58.7°F/46.4°F
12/25
Thursday
Moderate rain
51.1°F/38.9°F