Queenstown weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Queenstown: highs of 9°C (49°F) and about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (33°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with September, it is warmer and about as wet; November brings highs of 12°C (54°F) and 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain.
Is October a good time to visit Queenstown?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Queenstown. For better conditions, consider Dec–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Queenstown in October?
Some rain is normal: about 117 mm (4.6 in) falls in an average October. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Queenstown in October?
Days average 9°C (49°F) and nights 0°C (33°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