Queenstown in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +54°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 130 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
130 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Queenstown in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +63°F.
Is Queenstown warm or cold in October?
Queenstown is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +39°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Queenstown:
Climate in Queenstown in October
Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+54°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+16°F
+19°F
+19°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+72°F
+79°F
Rainfall
114 mm
130 mm
120 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
86%
81%
76%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
1
Cloudy days
12
10
9
Rainy days
14
18
19
Snowy days
3
2
1
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +54°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 114 mm to 130 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 0 to 1.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Queenstown in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 137 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Queenstown, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 0%, for a monthly total of around 2 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Queenstown?
This is the weather in Queenstown in October 2023:
1 October
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+53°F
2 October
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+48°F
3 October
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+56°F
4 October
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+61°F
5 October
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+65°F
6 October
☁️
+55°F
7 October
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+51°F
8 October
☁️
+56°F
9 October
☁️
+53°F
10 October
☁️
+53°F
11 October
☁️
+55°F
12 October
☁️
+59°F
13 October
☁️
+60°F
14 October
🌧️
+55°F
15 October
🌧️
+41°F
16 October
🌧️
+43°F
17 October
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+47°F
18 October
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+52°F
19 October
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+54°F
20 October
☁️
+54°F
21 October
☁️
+53°F
22 October
☀️
+58°F
23 October
☁️
+60°F
24 October
☁️
+58°F
25 October
🌧️
+60°F
26 October
🌧️
+53°F
27 October
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+46°F
28 October
☁️
+54°F
29 October
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+57°F
30 October
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+62°F
31 October
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+63°F
In October 2023 Queenstown had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Queenstown climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Queenstown in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Queenstown?
It’s always a good time to visit Queenstown, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in October?
October has mild temperatures in Queenstown. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Queenstown rainy in October?
Queenstown is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Queenstown in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in October, 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.
