Which is the hottest month in Queenstown?

The hottest time of year in Queenstown is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Queenstown?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Queenstown with 114mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Queenstown?

The sunniest time of year in Queenstown is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Queenstown

Q: When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

The best time to visit Queenstown is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

The best time to visit Queenstown is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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20
Feb
17
Mar
13
Apr
9
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6
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6
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8
Aug
11
Sep
13
Oct
16
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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5
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4
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Jun
2
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4
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Oct
7
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The weather guide for New Zealand (Queenstown) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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