When is the best time to go to Queenstown
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Queenstown, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Queenstown
Queenstown weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Queenstown are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 160mm | 9.1hrs | 15.9hrs |
The climate in Queenstown during January can be summarized as mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Queenstown, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Queenstown and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Queenstown weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 125mm | 8.3hrs | 14.7hrs |
February in Queenstown is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Queenstown, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Queenstown and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Queenstown weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 174mm | 6.7hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Queenstown is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Queenstown, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Queenstown and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 252mm | 5.4hrs | 12hrs |
Queenstown's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Queenstown.
April is in the fall / autumn in Queenstown and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 252mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 282mm | 4.2hrs | 10.9hrs |
May is a very wet month in Queenstown and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Queenstown.
May is in the fall / autumn in Queenstown and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 282mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 262mm | 3.9hrs | 15.9hrs |
The weather in June in Queenstown is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Queenstown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Queenstown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 299mm | 4.2hrs | 14.7hrs |
July in Queenstown is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Queenstown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Queenstown and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 279mm | 4.8hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Queenstown is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Queenstown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Queenstown and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Queenstown weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 259mm | 5.7hrs | 12hrs |
Queenstown's weather in September is typically cool and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Queenstown.
September is in the spring in Queenstown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Queenstown weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 225mm | 6.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
October is a very wet month in Queenstown and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Queenstown.
October is in the spring in Queenstown and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 225mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Queenstown weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 220mm | 7.6hrs | 15.9hrs |
Queenstown's weather in November is typically mild and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Queenstown, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Queenstown and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 220mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Queenstown weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 197mm | 8.2hrs | 14.7hrs |
December in Queenstown is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Queenstown, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Queenstown and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 197mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Queenstown weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 125mm 4.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9.1°C 48.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 299mm 11.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
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