Queenstown, New Zealand Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast

Right now in Queenstown, it is 56° with patchy rain nearby. Today's forecast reaches 60°, with a low of 48°.

New Zealand 🇳🇿 · Local time 19:18
56°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 55° · High 60° / Low 48°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
83%
0 Low
Updated just now

Queenstown hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 60°F (16°C) is right in line with the typical November high of 62°F (17°C).

8:53 PM
Sunset
6:04 AM
Sunrise

Now forecast details

56° Patchy rain nearby

Feels like
55°
Precipitation
34% chance, 0 in
Humidity
83%
Wind
W 3 mphGusts 17 mph
Pressure
29.59 inHg
Visibility
6 mi

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
55°
Wind
3 mph
W · gusts 17 mph
Humidity
83%
Pressure
29.59 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
80% chance today

Queenstown weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)

Tomorrow in Queenstown looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 58° and an overnight low of 43°. There is a 79% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
58° / 43°
Precipitation
79%
Sunrise / sunset
06:04 AM / 08:54 PM

See the full Queenstown 14-day forecast →

Queenstown 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 60° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Mon, Nov 16 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Tue, Nov 17 Tuesday
Sunny
High 55° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Nov 18 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Thu, Nov 19 Thursday
Sunny
High 61° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Fri, Nov 20 Friday
Sunny
High 63° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Nov 21 Saturday
Partly Cloudy
High 63° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Sun, Nov 22 Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 63° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Mon, Nov 23 Monday
Sunny
High 67° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Tue, Nov 24 Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 67° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Wed, Nov 25 Wednesday
Overcast
High 60° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Thu, Nov 26 Thursday
Sunny
High 64° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Nov 27 Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 63° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Sat, Nov 28 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 57%

Snow and seasonal cold shape Queenstown's weather

Queenstown averages about 28 snowy days a year. The coldest stretch centers on July, while January brings the warmest afternoons.

Seasonal change

January highs reach 70°F (21°C), while July lows fall to 34°F (1°C).

Typical day and night

Queenstown averages 57°F (14°C) by day and 44°F (7°C) at night across the year.

Rain and sunshine

About 1438 mm (56.6 inches) falls across 155 wet days, with 8.5 hours of sunshine on an average day.

Explore Queenstown month by month, including 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.