When to go · Queenstown, New Zealand
Best Time to Visit Queenstown
The sweet spot for Queenstown is January, February and December. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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January, February, December
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
March, April, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
June, July
Wettest is September (185mm)
Queenstown weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 92mm | mild, some rain |
| FebBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 96mm | mild, some rain |
| Mar | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 80mm | mild, some rain |
| Apr | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 94mm | cool, some rain |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 132mm | cool, wet |
| Jun | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 128mm | cold, wet |
| Jul | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 125mm | cold, wet |
| Aug | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 133mm | cold, wet |
| Sep | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 185mm | cool, wet |
| Oct | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 122mm | cool, wet |
| Nov | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 106mm | mild, some rain |
| DecBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 115mm | mild, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Queenstown plans around the seasons for you.