Best Time to Visit Queenstown
Best time: Feb, Jan, Mar, Dec.
Jan is warmest (19.2°C high); Dec is rainiest (135 mm).
Queenstown weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.2 | 10.9 | 128 | 11.1 |
| Feb | 19.1 | 11 | 99 | 10.6 |
| Mar | 16.8 | 9 | 106 | 9.2 |
| Apr | 13.2 | 6.5 | 100 | 7.5 |
| May | 9.2 | 3.9 | 123 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 5.2 | 0.9 | 100 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 4 | -0.3 | 91 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 5.2 | 0.8 | 96 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 8 | 2.2 | 120 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 11.1 | 4.1 | 134 | 9.8 |
| Nov | 14.5 | 6.5 | 127 | 11.1 |
| Dec | 17.4 | 9.4 | 135 | 11.5 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebJanMarDec
Beaches: JanFebDecNov
Hiking: DecJanNovFeb
Sightseeing: FebJanMarDec
Queenstown quick facts
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Currency
- Dollar (NZD)
- Language
- English
- Plug / voltage
- I · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +64
What to pack
Cold months (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
Feb, Jan, Mar, Dec.
What is the rainiest month?
Dec, about 135 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jan, with average highs of 19.2°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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