Queenstown Weather in October

What's the weather like in Queenstown (Tasmania) in October 2024?

The climate in Queenstown during October can be summarized as cool and very wet.

October is in the spring in Queenstown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Queenstown weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.9°C 56.9°F
Nightly temperature 5°C 40.9°F
Average temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 225 mm 8.9 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 12°C 53.5°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average October is the 6th driest 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.

October temperatures in Queenstown

Queenstown average temperature in October

October rainfall

Queenstown average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Queenstown average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Queenstown in October 2024.

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Queenstown weather stats

Queenstown weather statistics
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
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