Queenstown Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Queenstown: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Queenstown month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februarie | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| martie | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprilie | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iunie | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iulie | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembrie | 10° | 2° | 319 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octombrie | 14° | 5° | 177 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noiembrie | 17° | 7° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| decembrie | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Queenstown
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Queenstown compares cu 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 | 5679 mm |
| Milford Sound | 74 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5679 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 85 km | 10°C | about the same | 2159 mm |
Climă by airport in Queenstown
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Cea mai bună perioadă Queenstown
Go in februarie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: iunie, august and septembrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Queenstown
Today is slightly cooler than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 11°C is 3°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in decembrie și februarie.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid iunie, august and septembrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Queenstown is a city in Otago. Queenstown is known for Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu. Are o populație de aproximativ 16.000.
Acum sunt 8°C (47°F) in Queenstown cu heavy drizzle. Temperatura resimțită este 7°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 6°C și 11°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - acceptabil — planifică după vreme.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Queenstown is februarie. Clima este temperate. iunie, august and septembrie tend și be the least comfortable months. ianuarie is the warmest month cu average highs near 21°C, while iulie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly cooler than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 11°C is 3°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 7 AM și 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Queenstown today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Queenstown
| Tip | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Țară | Noua Zeelandă |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordonate | 45°1′52.3″S 168°39′45.4″E (-45.0312, 168.6626) |
| Populație | 16.000 |
| Known for | Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu |
| Ora locală | 12:25 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februarie |
| Climă | 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Queenstown acum?
It is currently 8°C (47°F) cu heavy drizzle. Umiditate is 94% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Queenstown?
februarie offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown, which has a temperate climate. iunie, august and septembrie 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 12:25 PM.
How many people live in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a population of approximately 16.000.
What is the nearest airport și Queenstown?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 6 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
