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Best time to go to Queenstown

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Queenstown.
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When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

In general the best time to visit Queenstown is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Queenstown in different months

This is the average weather in Queenstown for each month based on historic data:

January usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +66°F during January.

In February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 132 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 137 mm in December.

June, July, August bring not the best weather. July is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +30°F.

Climate in Queenstown

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Queenstown for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+84°F+84°F+77°F+73°F+64°F+61°F+54°F+63°F+66°F+72°F+79°F+82°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+66°F+66°F+63°F+57°F+50°F+43°F+41°F+43°F+48°F+54°F+59°F+64°F
Minimum Temperature
+32°F+28°F+28°F+23°F+18°F+19°F+16°F+14°F+16°F+19°F+19°F+30°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
747578828992929186817675
Rain, mm
1339711294117887886114130120137
Snow, mm
00016121376210
Average wind speed, m/s
111110001111
Sunny Days
222100000111
Cloud Days
1111131413141515121098
Rainy Days
19151614151191114181921
Snowy Days
000135653210

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Queenstown during the whole year:
The hottest month in Queenstown is February with average maximum temperature going up to +66°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Queenstown looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Queenstown is July with average humidity going up to 92%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 74%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Queenstown during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 78 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 21 rainy days and 137 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Queenstown during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is July with approximately 6 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown:

What is the hottest month in Queenstown?

The hottest month in Queenstown is February with average maximum temperature of +66°F.

What is the coldest month in Queenstown?

The coldest month in Queenstown is July with minimum temperatures of +30°F.

Is Queenstown worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Queenstown could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Queenstown?

if you're looking to visit Queenstown when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 78 mm of rain.

Other cities in New Zealand

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Monthly weather in Queenstown

Source of the data

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.