Queenstown Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Queenstown’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Tasmania.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Queenstown experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in February to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, August. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Queenstown by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 112 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. For more information, please visit our Queenstown Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Tasmania Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Tasmania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Queenstown Temperatures Compared World Wide
Queenstown’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Effects of Temperature on Weather and Climate
Temperature variations influence precipitation patterns in Amsterdam:
Rainfall: Warm air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rain during warmer months. However, precipitation is generally moderate year-round.
Snow: Occasional snowfall occurs in winter, though it rarely lasts very long.
For more detailed information about Queenstown’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Queenstown climate page.
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