Queenstown Airport Weather Forecast
Queenstown Airport weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Queenstown Airport is an airport in Queenstown. Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Queenstown Airport with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 48°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Queenstown Airport 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 35°F.
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 56°F is in line with the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Queenstown Airport today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in Queenstown Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:02 AM, Oct 3 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Queenstown Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 48° | 100% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 40° | 0% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 40° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 40° | 0% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 39° | 8% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 43% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 43° | 14% | 2 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 45° | 12% | 2 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 40° | 12% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 49° | 15% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 16% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 53° | 41% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 51° | 41% · 0,7 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 45° | 52% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 41° | 32% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 26% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
Climate in Queenstown Airport 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 | 69° | 52° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 65° | 49° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 60° | 46° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 53° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 47° | 38° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 35° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 48° | 36° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 49° | 36° | 9,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 40° | 10,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 63° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 50° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Queenstown Airport
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 Airport
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Queenstown Airport?
Queenstown Airport is an airport in Queenstown. Its coordinates are -45.0211, 168.7392. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Queenstown Airport right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown Airport?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown Airport, which has a temperate climate. August, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Queenstown Airport in?
Queenstown Airport observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 12:02 AM.
What are the top things to do in Queenstown Airport?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
