Queenstown weather in October (Otago, New Zealand)

Is October a good time to explore Queenstown weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In October, Queenstown tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Queenstown in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Queenstown. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Queenstown, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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