Best Time to Visit Queenstown: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Queenstown: May, August, September, July.
- Best months for Queenstown: May, August, September, July.
- Peak season is January, February, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, January, February.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 15°C | 100 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| February | 28°C | 15°C | 98 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 27°C | 13°C | 78 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 24°C | 10°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 22°C | 7°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 19°C | 4°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.2 |
| July | 19°C | 3°C | 14 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.3 |
| August | 21°C | 5°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.4 |
| September | 24°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 25°C | 10°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 26°C | 11°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| December | 28°C | 13°C | 92 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
The best months are May, August, September, July.
When is the rainy season in Queenstown?
The wettest months are December, January, February.