Weather in Queenstown
What's the weather like in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 21°C (69°F) in January to 6°C (43°F) in July, with overnight lows around 12°C (53°F) and 1°C (34°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Queenstown are January through March, and December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Region
- Oceania
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates
- -45.031, 168.663
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 69°F | 12°C / 53°F | 123 mm | 18 | — |
| February | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 53°F | 104 mm | 16 | — |
| March | 18°C / 65°F | 11°C / 51°F | 93 mm | 17 | — |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 7°C / 45°F | 106 mm | 18 | — |
| May | 11°C / 51°F | 5°C / 41°F | 149 mm | 19 | — |
| June | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 36°F | 99 mm | 17 | — |
| July | 6°C / 43°F | 1°C / 34°F | 130 mm | 20 | — |
| August | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 35°F | 95 mm | 19 | — |
| September | 10°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 131 mm | 18 | — |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 5°C / 41°F | 128 mm | 21 | — |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 124 mm | 20 | — |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 51°F | 121 mm | 19 | — |
Queenstown by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
The most comfortable months in Queenstown are usually January, February, March, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Queenstown?
January is typically the hottest month in Queenstown, averaging a high of 21°C (69°F).
What is the coldest month in Queenstown?
July is usually the coldest, with average lows around 1°C (34°F).
Does it snow in Queenstown?
Snow is rare in Queenstown; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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