Avg High
Queenstown in November
Avg Low
Rain
Daylight
15h
What to expect
November in Queenstown is late spring, a shoulder-season window, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The overall feel is cool without being harsh, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. There is plenty of daylight to stretch outdoor time. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Queenstown.
Hottest (avg)
#5 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#4 / 12
Daylight Hours
#3 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#1 / 12
Highest UV
#3 / 12
Most Humid
#9 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
-
- Nighttime low
-
- Feels like (avg)
-
Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 14.8 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:07 - 20:53
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
-
- Rainy days
- 16 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 69%
- Snowfall
-
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 75%
- Wind (avg)
-
- Wind (max gusts)
-
Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 15.5°C and low 6.9°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 55% of days (16.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.5 days / month
~55% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.5 days / month
- Probability ~55% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~17 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 26% of days (7.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.8 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.8 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~101km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 25% of days (7.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.4 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.4 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 25% of days (7.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.4 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.4 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Snow High impact
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 17% of days (5.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.2 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.2 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~7.3mm (P95)
Snowfall is possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 13% of days (3.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.9 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.9 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~41mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Show all disruptions (19 more)
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~102km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wind High impact
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.8 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.8 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~107km/h (P95)
Severe gusts are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.8 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.8 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.8 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~67mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 74% of days (22.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.1 days / month
~74% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.1 days / month
- Probability ~74% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~22 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 64% of days (19.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.3 days / month
~64% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.3 days / month
- Probability ~64% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 62% of days (18.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.5 days / month
~62% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.5 days / month
- Probability ~62% of days
- Intensity Up to ~93km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~18 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 53% of days (15.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.9 days / month
~53% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.9 days / month
- Probability ~53% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~16 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 46% of days (13.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.7 days / month
~46% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.7 days / month
- Probability ~46% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~14 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 41% of days (12.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.3 days / month
~41% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.3 days / month
- Probability ~41% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 32% of days (9.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.7 days / month
~32% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.7 days / month
- Probability ~32% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~10 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 27% of days (8.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.0 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.0 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~91% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~8 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.8 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.8 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 11% of days (3.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~3 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Other Minor
Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) Measures: Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~14 (P95)
Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.3 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~9°C (P95)
Cold snap runs are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Queenstown?
Typical November days in Queenstown reach highs of 15°C (59°F) with nights around 7°C (45°F). It usually feels cool by day and cold after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Queenstown climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
Daytime temperatures in November typically peak near 15°C (59°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (45°F). Expect cool afternoons and cold evenings.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 129 mm (5.1 in) across roughly 16 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 15 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 06:07 and sunset near 20:53. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 75 km/h (47 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.