Queenstown weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 6 PM (9.8 mm total). Best months for weather: May, Aug–Sep. Queenstown sits 1077 m (3,534 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, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 6 PM (9.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Aug–SepOff season Jun, Dec–Mar
About Queenstown weather
Is it raining in Queenstown right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 6 PM (9.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Queenstown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–35° and lows of 13–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Queenstown lately?
In the past 7 days, Queenstown had 3 rainy days and 13.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Queenstown?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Queenstown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Queenstown is May, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (59°F) in June to 29°C (84°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Queenstown?
January is the wettest month, with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Queenstown?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 2°C (35°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 115 mm (4.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months