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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
7/7
Tuesday
Mist
37.3°F/20.6°F
7/8
Wednesday
Heavy snow
35.7°F/21.6°F
7/9
Thursday
Light snow
36.2°F/20.3°F
7/10
Friday
Sunny
36.2°F/14.9°F
7/11
Saturday
Sunny
36.4°F/15.7°F
7/12
Sunday
Mist
38.4°F/18.7°F
7/13
Monday
Mist
39.9°F/22.4°F
