Queenstown Weather Forecast
Queenstown weather: 42°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Queenstown
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 47° / 40° | 100% · 1,2 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 42° / 38° | 100% · 2,7 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 46° / 39° | 98% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 45° / 38° | 66% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 47° / 38° | 93% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 37° | 55% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 41° | 22% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 45° / 38°
Light showers · 66% rain · wind 3 mph
🌨️ 47° / 38°
Light snow showers · 93% rain · wind 10 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
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 42°F (5°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 2 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 10:42 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 27, 2026 at 10:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
