Queenstown weather
At 7:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 6°C (43°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 6 AM (11.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Queenstown sits 324 m (1,063 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 6 AM (11.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Oct
About Queenstown weather
Is it raining in Queenstown right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 6° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 6 AM (11.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Queenstown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–21° and lows of 4–13°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Queenstown lately?
In the past 7 days, Queenstown had 5 rainy days and 96.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Queenstown?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Queenstown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Queenstown is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in July to 16°C (61°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Queenstown?
January is the wettest month, with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 89 mm (3.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Queenstown?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F).
Does Queenstown have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 121 mm (4.8 in).
Queenstown weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months