Our verdict
The best time to visit Queenstown is March-May
The very hottest temperatures in Queenstown get to around 20℃ (68℉) in the height of summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Queenstown is around -5℃ (23℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Queenstown are usually in December, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Queenstown in December – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Continue reading to find out loads more about when to travel to Queenstown, then use the handy tools below to search for the best flight and hotel options that are right for you.
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Queenstown seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Queenstown as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Queenstown is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Queenstown
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Queenstown for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Queenstown climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Queenstown for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Queenstown in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Queenstown in February
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Queenstown in March
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in May
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in June
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in July
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in August
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in September
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Queenstown in October
- Average temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 18 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in November
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Queenstown in December
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Queenstown in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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