Queenstown Weather Forecast
Queenstown weather: 46°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Queenstown
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 46° / 39° | 100% · 0,9 in | 2 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 40° / 37° | 100% · 2,3 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Rain | 47° / 41° | 73% · 0,5 in | 2 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 46° / 38° | 67% · 0,4 in | 2 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 44° / 37° | 80% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌨️ Light snow | 46° / 40° | 37% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 40° | 57% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 38° | 69% · 0,7 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 34° | 36% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 33° | 51% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 35° | 47% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 45° / 33° | 57% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 32° | 57% · 0,2 in | 2 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 40° | 37% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Warming. The second half of the window averages 35°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 47°F against a August normal of 47°F - right on average.
The next 7 days carry about 8.7 times a normal week's rain for August (4,9 in against 0,6 in).
What this means for Queenstown
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 46°F is in line with the 47°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,9 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to 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 June, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Queenstown in?
Queenstown observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 5:51 AM.
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 August 26, 2026 at 5:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
