Queenstown in October

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
10Rainy days (55 mm)
12:48 hDaylight
05:33Sunrise · 18:22 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 15° J 28° 15° F 27° 13° M 24° 10° A 22° 7° M 19° 4° J 19° 3° J 21° 5° A 24° 8° S 25° 10° O 26° 11° N 28° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C15°C100 mm 14– – 7.2
February 28°C15°C98 mm 13– – 7.2
March 27°C13°C78 mm 12– – 7.5
April 24°C10°C47 mm 7– – 8.1
May 22°C7°C14 mm 3– – 8.6
June 19°C4°C12 mm 3– – 8.2
July 19°C3°C14 mm 2– – 8.3
August 21°C5°C21 mm 4– – 8.4
September 24°C8°C32 mm 6– – 8.4
October 25°C10°C55 mm 10– – 7.8
November 26°C11°C72 mm 12– – 7.5
December 28°C13°C92 mm 14– – 7.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Queenstown in October?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

The best months are May, August, September, July.