Queenstown, New Zealand Weather
Queenstown hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 46°F (8°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 46°F (8°C).
Current conditions in detail
Queenstown weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 20)
Tomorrow in Queenstown looks sunny, with a high of 47° and an overnight low of 33°. Rain is unlikely (9% chance). Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Queenstown 14-day forecast
About the weather in Queenstown
Located in New Zealand, Queenstown experiences a oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 70°F (21°C) in January and dip to about 43°F (6°C) in July, with around 56.6 inches (1438 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Queenstown weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 70°F (21°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 43°F (6°C)
- Record high: 86°F (30°C) · Record low: 14°F (-10°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 28 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 70°F (21°C) and overnight lows stay near 54°F (12°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 86°F (30°C) and dropped as low as 14°F (-10°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.6 inches (168 mm) of rain over 13 days, while August is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 28 days in a typical year, mostly from March through November.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Queenstown stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 42°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Queenstown is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 53°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Queenstown stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Queenstown runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season, plus around 14 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Queenstown by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 54° | 11 | 4.3 in | 11.2 h/day | 69% |
| February | 68° | 53° | 11 | 4.7 in | 10.9 h/day | 71% |
| March | 65° | 51° | 11 | 3.9 in | 9.2 h/day | 75% |
| April | 58° | 46° | 13 | 4.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 80% |
| May | 51° | 41° | 13 | 5.1 in | 6.1 h/day | 86% |
| June | 45° | 36° | 12 | 3.9 in | 5.2 h/day | 90% |
| July | 43° | 34° | 14 | 5.0 in | 5.1 h/day | 90% |
| August | 46° | 35° | 14 | 3.9 in | 6.8 h/day | 88% |
| September | 50° | 38° | 13 | 6.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 82% |
| October | 56° | 41° | 15 | 5.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| November | 62° | 46° | 14 | 4.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 73% |
| December | 67° | 51° | 15 | 4.9 in | 11.6 h/day | 70% |