Queenstown Weather in October
What's the weather like in Queenstown (Otago) in October 2024?
The climate in Queenstown during October can be summarized as cool and damp.
October is in the spring in Queenstown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.2°C 55.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 2.8°C 37°F |
| Average temperature | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 114 mm 4.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.8°C 51.5°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average October is the wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Queenstown
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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
| Hottest month: | January | 19.5°C 67.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 67mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 5.3°C 41.5°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 114mm 4.5ins |
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