The biggest temperature swing occurs between May and June, as typical highs shift from 9.7°C / 49.4°F to 5.7°C / 42.3°F (about 3.9°C / 7.1°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1°C | 19.4°C | MILD |
| February | 11.3°C | 19.3°C | MILD |
| March | 9.4°C | 16.9°C | MILD |
| April | 6.9°C | 13.5°C | COOL |
| May | 4.5°C | 9.7°C | COOL |
| June | 1.6°C | 5.7°C | COLD |
| July | 0.4°C | 4.5°C | COLD |
| August | 1.3°C | 5.8°C | COLD |
| September | 2.7°C | 8.5°C | COOL |
| October | 4.3°C | 11.4°C | COOL |
| November | 6.7°C | 14.7°C | COOL |
| December | 9.6°C | 17.6°C | MILD |
January has the warmest typical feels-like highs (19.6°C / 67.2°F), while July is coolest (2.3°C / 36.1°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1°C | 19.6°C | MILD |
| February | 10.4°C | 19.4°C | MILD |
| March | 8.1°C | 16.2°C | MILD |
| April | 5.1°C | 12.1°C | COOL |
| May | 2.2°C | 7.9°C | COLD |
| June | -1.1°C | 3.7°C | COLD |
| July | -2.4°C | 2.3°C | COLD |
| August | -1.4°C | 3.6°C | COLD |
| September | 0.1°C | 6.4°C | COLD |
| October | 2°C | 9.8°C | COOL |
| November | 4.7°C | 13.8°C | COOL |
| December | 8.2°C | 17.4°C | MILD |
September is wettest at 150.7 mm / 5.93 inches, while February is driest at 96.1 mm / 3.78 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.2 mm | 126.9 mm | WET |
| February | 74.2 mm | 96.1 mm | MODERATE |
| March | 74.2 mm | 109 mm | MODERATE |
| April | 74.2 mm | 105.8 mm | MODERATE |
| May | 74.2 mm | 127.1 mm | WET |
| June | 74.2 mm | 104 mm | MODERATE |
| July | 74.2 mm | 99.4 mm | MODERATE |
| August | 74.2 mm | 101.8 mm | MODERATE |
| September | 74.2 mm | 150.7 mm | WET |
| October | 74.2 mm | 141.3 mm | WET |
| November | 74.2 mm | 129.2 mm | WET |
| December | 74.2 mm | 140.1 mm | WET |
December has the strongest peak UV (around index 8.9).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 8.9 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 8.2 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 6.8 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 4.9 | MODERATE |
| May | 0 | 3.1 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 2.2 | LOW-MOD |
| July | 0 | 2.6 | LOW-MOD |
| August | 0 | 4.2 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 6.2 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 8 | HIGH |
| November | 0 | 8.7 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 8.9 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 8.8h in June to 15.5h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 15.2h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.9h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.4h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 10.8h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 9.5h | SHORT |
| June | 0h | 8.8h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 9.1h | SHORT |
| August | 0h | 10.3h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.8h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| November | 0h | 14.8h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 15.5h | LONG |
June is most humid (91.1%), while January is driest (71.5%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.7% | 71.5% | HUMID |
| February | 64.7% | 73.2% | HUMID |
| March | 64.7% | 76.4% | MUGGY |
| April | 64.7% | 80.6% | MUGGY |
| May | 64.7% | 87.3% | MUGGY |
| June | 64.7% | 91.1% | MUGGY |
| July | 64.7% | 90.9% | MUGGY |
| August | 64.7% | 89.4% | MUGGY |
| September | 64.7% | 84.3% | MUGGY |
| October | 64.7% | 80.1% | MUGGY |
| November | 64.7% | 75.3% | MUGGY |
| December | 64.7% | 72.7% | HUMID |
November has the strongest typical average wind (6.6 km/h / 4.1 mph), while July is calmest (4.0 km/h / 2.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3 km/h | 6.5 km/h | CALM |
| February | 3 km/h | 6 km/h | CALM |
| March | 3 km/h | 5.9 km/h | CALM |
| April | 3 km/h | 5.5 km/h | CALM |
| May | 3 km/h | 5.2 km/h | CALM |
| June | 3 km/h | 4.5 km/h | CALM |
| July | 3 km/h | 4 km/h | CALM |
| August | 3 km/h | 4.2 km/h | CALM |
| September | 3 km/h | 5.3 km/h | CALM |
| October | 3 km/h | 6.1 km/h | CALM |
| November | 3 km/h | 6.6 km/h | CALM |
| December | 3 km/h | 6.5 km/h | CALM |
January is windiest by P95 gust signal (76.0 km/h / 47.2 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 76 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 67.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 69.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 68.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 72.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 65.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 62.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 61.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 75.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 72.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 74.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 73.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
December has the most rain days (~17.6), while February has the fewest (~11.8). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4 days | 14.2 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 9.4 days | 11.8 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 9.4 days | 13.3 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 9.4 days | 13.2 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 9.4 days | 15.2 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| June | 9.4 days | 13.5 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 9.4 days | 12.9 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 9.4 days | 14.1 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 9.4 days | 15.8 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| October | 9.4 days | 17.2 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| November | 9.4 days | 16.1 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| December | 9.4 days | 17.6 days | VERY FREQUENT |
September has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~8). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| February | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| April | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| May | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| June | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| October | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| November | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| December | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~0 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 8.8 hours in June (winter) to 15.5 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 6.7 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Feb 5 risk days | Jul 5 risk days | Aug 5 risk days | Jan 6 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Feb 10 risk days | Jan 11 risk days | Dec 16 risk days | Mar 17 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Aug 62 km/h | Jul 62 km/h | Jun 66 km/h | Feb 68 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Feb 58 / 100 | Jan 57 / 100 | Dec 48 / 100 | Mar 47 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Aug 100 / 100 | Jul 99 / 100 | Feb 92 / 100 | Jun 80 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Queenstown depend on your preferences. For warm weather, January is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, February, July, August tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
January is typically the warmest month in Queenstown, with average high temperatures reaching around 19°C (66°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
September typically sees the most rainfall in Queenstown, averaging around 151mm (5.9 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
February is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 96mm (3.8 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Queenstown range from average lows of 6°C (42°F) to highs of 12°C (54°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Queenstown. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.