Queenstown Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Queenstown, Tasmania. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Queenstown has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2212 mm (87 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Queenstown, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 262 mm (10 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Queenstown Temperature page.

Queenstown's average annual precipitation is 2212 mm (87 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Queenstown's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Queenstown Climate page.