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Queenstown weather in February (Otago, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Queenstown during February? Here’s all you need to know to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Queenstown includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. February is a notable month of the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Queenstown in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 207 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Queenstown.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for Queenstown.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Queenstown's climate page.

Queenstown, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 207 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Queenstown's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Queenstown, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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