Best Time to Visit Queenstown
Summer (Dec-Feb) for hiking and outdoor activities. Winter (Jun-Aug) for skiing. Shoulder seasons can be rainy.
Best Months to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchJuneJulyAugust
Months to Avoid
MaySeptember
Weather Throughout the Year
Temperature (°C)
HighLow
Rainfall (mm)
Month by Month
JanBest
High: 22°C
Low: 10°C
Rain: 60mm
Very HighFebBest
High: 21°C
Low: 10°C
Rain: 55mm
HighMarBest
High: 18°C
Low: 8°C
Rain: 60mm
High
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Apr
High: 14°C
Low: 5°C
Rain: 55mm
ModerateMayAvoid
High: 10°C
Low: 2°C
Rain: 55mm
LowJunBest
High: 7°C
Low: -1°C
Rain: 45mm
HighSki Season Opens
JulBest
High: 6°C
Low: -2°C
Rain: 40mm
Very HighWinter Festival
AugBest
High: 8°C
Low: -1°C
Rain: 50mm
HighSepAvoid
High: 11°C
Low: 2°C
Rain: 60mm
ModerateOct
High: 14°C
Low: 4°C
Rain: 70mm
ModerateNov
High: 17°C
Low: 6°C
Rain: 55mm
HighDecBest
High: 20°C
Low: 9°C
Rain: 65mm
Very HighNew Year's Eve
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