Queenstown Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Queenstown: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Queenstown month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 18° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 2° | 259 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 17° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Queenstown
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Queenstown compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Queenstown.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wakatipu | 2 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Wanaka | 52 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 74 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 74 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 85 km | 10°C | about the same | 2159 mm |
Klima by airport in Queenstown
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Bedste rejsetid Queenstown
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: august, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Queenstown
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2.2°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid august, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Queenstown is a city in Otago. Queenstown is known for Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu. Der bor omkring 16.000.
Lige nu er det 14°C (57°F) in Queenstown med delvist skyet. Det føles som 13°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 5°C og 15°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Queenstown is februar. Klimaet er temperate. august, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 6 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2.2°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 2 PM og 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Queenstown today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Queenstown
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 45°1′52.3″S 168°39′45.4″E (-45.0312, 168.6626) |
| Befolkning | 16.000 |
| Known for | Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu |
| Lokal tid | 1:26 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Queenstown?
Queenstown is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.0312, 168.6626. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Queenstown lige nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) med delvist skyet. Luftfugtighed is 59% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Queenstown?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown, which has a temperate climate. august, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Queenstown in?
Queenstown observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 1:26 PM.
How many people live in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a population of approximately 16.000.
What is the nearest airport og Queenstown?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 6 km away.
What are the top things og do in Queenstown?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in Queenstown?
Queenstown covers 1 places in this atlas, including Queenstown Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
