Queenstown weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Queenstown: highs of 15°C (59°F) and about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 5°C (41°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and about as wet; January brings highs of 16°C (61°F) and 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Queenstown?
best month Weather score 50/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Queenstown.
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Does it rain a lot in Queenstown in December?
Some rain is normal: about 120 mm (4.7 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Queenstown in December?
Days average 15°C (59°F) and nights 5°C (41°F).
Queenstown weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 121 mm | 70% | best |
| February | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 100 mm | 66% | best |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 95 mm | 65% | best |
| April | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 98 mm | 65% | fair |
| May | 6°C (44°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 121 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| June | 3°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 103 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
| July | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 96 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| August | 5°C (40°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 89 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| September | 7°C (45°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 110 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| October | 9°C (49°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 117 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 109 mm | 72% | fair |
| December | 15°C (59°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 120 mm | 73% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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