Queenstown Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to chilly in Queenstown. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C (37°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 7°C (45°F) in February to -3°C (27°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Queenstown has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1540 mm (61 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Queenstown enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation, while in July, Queenstown receives about 107 mm (4.2 in). For more details, please visit our Queenstown Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Queenstown can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Queenstown.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year