Queenstown Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Queenstown's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 20.2 degrees. That gives Queenstown an annual average daytime high of 15.4 degrees, 1.0 degrees cooler than the Tasmania mean.
Daytime highs peak at 20.2 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 3.8 degrees in June. That is a 16.4 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 7.7 degrees across the year, 1.2 degrees colder than the Tasmania average of 8.9.
Annual rainfall totals 2,505mm across 227 rain days, 115 percent wetter than the Tasmania average. The wettest month is September at 417mm, and February is the driest at 103mm.
Rain is spread unevenly but not dramatically so. Expect some drier patches and some wetter ones through the year.
By our reckoning, February (6.3/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while April (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, February is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 3.0/10 - Ranked #210 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, TAS avg 4.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 19.5 | 10.6 | 609 | 5.7 |
| Autumn | 15.7 | 8.4 | 470 | 2.3 |
| Winter | 11.5 | 5.1 | 658 | 1.0 |
| Spring | 15.0 | 6.9 | 769 | 3.0 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Queenstown.
20.2°C, 201mm rain February
19.9°C, 103mm rain March
18.9°C, 132mm rain April
14.2°C, 205mm rain May
13.9°C, 132mm rain June
10.8°C, 149mm rain July
10.7°C, 112mm rain August
12.9°C, 397mm rain September
11.1°C, 417mm rain October
15.5°C, 193mm rain November
18.4°C, 159mm rain December
18.5°C, 304mm rain
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