There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Queenstown rather than June, with an average high temperature of +43°F, and only 0 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
92%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has uncomfortable weather in June.
Average temperature in Queenstown in June
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in June is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +39°F.
Is Queenstown warm or cold in June?
Queenstown is typically chill in June.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
June is one of the coolest months in Queenstown, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Queenstown in June
Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
May
June
July
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+43°F
+41°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+19°F
+16°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+61°F
+54°F
Rainfall
117 mm
88 mm
78 mm
Wind
1 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
89%
92%
92%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
13
14
15
Rainy days
15
11
9
Snowy days
3
5
6
June typically has worse weather conditions compared to May.It’s getting colder in June. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F.As June arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 117 mm to 88 mm.Humidity rises from 89% to 92%.Winds are calmer in comparison to May, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
July brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Queenstown in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 0 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually decreasing during June, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in June stands at 30%, leading to total precipitation of around 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during June, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how June is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during June in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in June is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.
June is one of the snowiest months in Queenstown.
Here’s how June is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last June in Queenstown?
This is the weather in Queenstown in June 2023:
1 June
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+55°F
2 June
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+43°F
3 June
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+45°F
4 June
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+42°F
5 June
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+40°F
6 June
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+41°F
7 June
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+37°F
8 June
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+34°F
9 June
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+34°F
10 June
🌧️
+41°F
11 June
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+46°F
12 June
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+43°F
13 June
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+42°F
14 June
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+39°F
15 June
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+39°F
16 June
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+46°F
17 June
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+42°F
18 June
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+44°F
19 June
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+44°F
20 June
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+43°F
21 June
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+43°F
22 June
☁️
+46°F
23 June
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+44°F
24 June
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+47°F
25 June
🌧️
+46°F
26 June
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+46°F
27 June
🌧️
+47°F
28 June
☁️
+47°F
29 June
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+44°F
30 June
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+39°F
In June 2023 Queenstown had 0 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 0 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in June?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Queenstown climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Queenstown in June has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 2020 (+58°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in June:
Is June a good time to visit Queenstown?
There is never a bad time to go to Queenstown, but the weather isn’t the best in June, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Queenstown and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in June?
Not really, June is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Queenstown rainy in June?
Queenstown is often rainy in June. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Queenstown in June?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in June, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in New Zealand
Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.