Queenstown Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Queenstown: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Queenstown month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 18° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 2° | 259 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 17° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Queenstown
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Queenstown compares met 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 |
Klimaat by airport in Queenstown
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Queenstown
Go in februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: augustus, 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 2.3°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid augustus, september and oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Queenstown is a city in Otago. Queenstown is known for Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu. Er wonen ongeveer 16.000.
Op dit moment is het 7°C (44°F) in Queenstown met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 5°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 4°C en 15°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Queenstown is februari. Het klimaat is temperate. augustus, september and oktober zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. januari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 21°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 2°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 6 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2.3°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Queenstown today at 9.9/10. 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 | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 45°1′52.3″S 168°39′45.4″E (-45.0312, 168.6626) |
| Bevolking | 16.000 |
| Known for | Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu |
| Lokale tijd | 1:07 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | februari |
| Klimaat | 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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Queenstown nu?
It is currently 7°C (44°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 85% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Queenstown?
februari offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown, which has a temperate climate. augustus, 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 lokale tijd is 1:07 AM.
How many people live in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a population of approximately 16.000.
What is the nearest airport en Queenstown?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 6 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 1:07 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
