Best Time to Visit
🇳🇿 Queenstown, New Zealand · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
19°
11°
Great
Feb
19°
11°
Great
Mar
17°
9°
Great
Apr
13°
7°
Good
May
9°
4°
Poor
Jun
5°
1°
Poor
Jul
4°
0°
Poor
Aug
5°
1°
Good
Sep
8°
2°
Good
Oct
11°
4°
Good
Nov
15°
7°
Great
Dec
18°
10°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 13°C | 7°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 9°C | 4°C | 14 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| June | 5°C | 1°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| July | 4°C | 0°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| August | 5°C | 1°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| September | 8°C | 2°C | 13 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 11°C | 4°C | 16 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 16 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 11°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 5°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 5°C (41°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Queenstown is May and June. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain.
May
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
June
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
July
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Queenstown during the best travel months (February, March, January), when temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C:
Queenstown has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is February with highs of 19°C, while the coldest month is July at just 4°C. Annual rainfall averages 1363mm across approximately 158 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 |
| Low °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain mm | 131 | 97 | 106 | 99 | 126 | 98 | 93 | 96 | 119 | 135 | 126 | 137 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
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