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Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Queenstown

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Queenstown receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.


  • On average, January is the sunniest month with 230 hours of sunshine.
  • June has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 72 hours.
  • On average, the total annual amount of sun is 1930 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Queenstown?

Sun   Sep 08
13°C | 4°C
NW 18 km/h
10 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Sep 09
10°C | 6°C
N 11 km/h
29 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Tue   Sep 10
9°C | 1°C
W 18 km/h
17 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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