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Current Weather and Forecast in Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand 🇳🇿 · Local time 16:19
56°
Overcast Feels like 53° · High 56° / Low 24°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
61%
UV index
3 Moderate
Updated just now

Queenstown hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 56°F (13°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 56°F (13°C).

Now
15%
5 PM
17%
6 PM
22%
7 PM
25%
7:59 PM
Sunset
8 PM
25%
9 PM
32%
10 PM
27%
11 PM
39%
12 AM
28%
1 AM
27%
2 AM
32%
3 AM
28%
4 AM
26%
5 AM
29%
6 AM
38%
7 AM
31%
7:05 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
32%
9 AM
36%
10 AM
32%
11 AM
38%
12 PM
39%
1 PM
36%
2 PM
60%
3 PM
54%

Full Queenstown hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
53°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
3 mph
WSW · gusts 5 mph
Humidity
61%
Dew point 43°
Pressure
30.08 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
24% chance today

Queenstown weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Queenstown looks overcast, with a high of 49° and an overnight low of 31°. There is a 74% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).

High / Low
49° / 31°
Precipitation
74%
Sunrise / sunset
07:05 AM / 08:00 PM

See the full Queenstown 14-day forecast →

Queenstown 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 56° Low 24°
Chance of precipitation: 24%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Overcast
High 49° Low 31°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 58° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 35%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 65° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 40%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 24%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 61° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 67° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 62° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 15%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 62° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 63° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 59° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 60° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 26%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 57° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 79%

About the weather in Queenstown

Queenstown has an oceanic climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 70°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 34°. September brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while December is the sunniest, with 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 155 days.

Queenstown climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is wettest in Queenstown?
September, at 6.6 inches (168 mm) over about 13 days. August is the driest month, at 3.9 inches (98 mm).
When should I visit Queenstown?
The best time to visit Queenstown is generally November to March, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 66°F (19°C), with rain on about 12 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
Is Queenstown warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 50°F (10°C) annual average is cooler than 88% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
What is the hottest month in Queenstown?
January, averaging 70°F (21°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 86°F (30°C).
When is Queenstown at its coldest?
July, with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows near 34°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 14°F (-10°C).
Does it snow in Queenstown?
Yes - about 28 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated March through November.