Queenstown weather in June (Otago, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Queenstown in June? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of June in Queenstown typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During June, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -2°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Queenstown in June usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 72 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June may not be the ideal month to visit Queenstown. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Queenstown climate page with graphs.

 

Queenstown, monthly averages in June

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 72 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in June

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Queenstown.

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