Queenstown Weather Forecast
Queenstown weather: 52°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Queenstown is a city in Otago. Queenstown is known for Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu. It has a population of about 16.000.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Queenstown with mainly clear. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 41°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Queenstown is February. The climate is temperate. August, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is in line with the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Queenstown today at 9.2/10. 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.
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Weather in Queenstown right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:11 PM, Oct 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Queenstown
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 41° | 100% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 51° / 42° | 100% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 50° / 41° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 46° / 37° | 96% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 55° / 33° | 2% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 40° | 39% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 51° | 78% · 1,5 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 51° | 50% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 47° | 33% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 52° | 35% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 48° | 41% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 34% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 67° / 40° | 37% | 5 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 43° | 41% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 48° | 49% · 1,6 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 41° | 59% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
Climate in Queenstown month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 53° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 70° | 52° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 65° | 49° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 60° | 46° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 53° | 41° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 48° | 38° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 36° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 48° | 36° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 49° | 36° | 10,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 40° | 10,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 63° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 68° | 51° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Queenstown
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Queenstown
Go in February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: August, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Queenstown
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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 right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 46% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown, which has a temperate climate. August, September and October 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 4:11 PM.
How many people live in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a population of approximately 16.000.
What is the nearest airport to Queenstown?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 4 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
