Queenstown 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Queenstown's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 3.8°C lows in the coldest months to 20.2°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 8.1°C.
Rainfall patterns show Sep as the wettest month with 417mm, while Feb receives just 103mm. Annual rainfall totals 2505mm, spread across an average of 227 rain days.
Compared to the Tasmania average, Queenstown is 1.0°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 2505mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Queenstown. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Queenstown's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Queenstown's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Queenstown reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 15.4°C, while the average minimum is 7.7°C. This 7.7°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Queenstown showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 2505mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2 | 11.1 | 201 | 17 | 20.1 | 59% |
| February | 19.9 | 10.5 | 103 | 20 | 18.3 | 58% |
| March | 18.9 | 10.4 | 132 | 18 | 14.4 | 60% |
| April | 14.2 | 8.5 | 205 | 19 | 7.0 | 72% |
| May | 13.9 | 6.3 | 132 | 13 | 6.4 | 66% |
| June | 10.8 | 3.8 | 149 | 11 | 5.1 | 70% |
| July | 10.7 | 4.1 | 112 | 15 | 5.2 | 70% |
| August | 12.9 | 7.3 | 397 | 25 | 6.7 | 69% |
| September | 11.1 | 5.4 | 417 | 28 | 8.2 | 70% |
| October | 15.5 | 6.8 | 193 | 20 | 17.2 | 54% |
| November | 18.4 | 8.4 | 159 | 16 | 20.0 | 52% |
| December | 18.5 | 10.1 | 304 | 25 | 20.2 | 58% |