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Queenstown Weather in November

In Queenstown, November brings moderate daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to 3°C (37°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Queenstown in November

You can expect rain on around 11 days based on historical patterns, with 141 mm (5.6 in) average for the month. The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Queenstown in November

November in Queenstown brings typical temperatures with highs around 13°C (55°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Queenstown in November

There are approximately 216 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February, March and December typically offer the best weather for Queenstown.

Queenstown Temperature in November

Min Temperature

3°C (37°F)

Max Temperature

13°C (55°F)

Chance of Rain

37%

Precipitation

141 mm (5.6 in)

Rainy days

11 days

Humidity

68%

Sunshine

216 hours

Percentage Sunshine

Queenstown Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Queenstown - and find the best time to visit.

January

17°C (63°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

12°C (54°F)View April → May

8°C (46°F)View May → June

4°C (39°F)View June → July

3°C (37°F)View July → August

4°C (39°F)View August → September

6°C (43°F)View September → This monthOctober

9°C (48°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

15°C (59°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

31-year average (1995-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Queenstown typically stay consistent throughout November, with daily highs averaging around 13°C (55°F). Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 6°C (43°F).

Average temperatures in November

Daily Historical Precipitation

31-year average (1995-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in November

Historical weather records for Queenstown in November

Browse day-by-day weather records for Queenstown spanning 32 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Queenstown historical weather extremes in November

The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Queenstown from 2006 through 2025.

On November 28, 2010, temperatures climbed to 27°C (81°F), marking the warmest November day on record.
The coldest November day was on November 4, 2011, with a maximum of 5°C (41°F).
Queenstown registered its coldest November night on November 5, 2011, with temperatures dropping to -9°C (16°F).
The heaviest November precipitation occurred on November 3, 2022, when 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation fell.

Best Places in New Zealand in November

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in November →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in November: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in November: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Queenstown in November

Pack for changing conditions in Queenstown in November. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.