January in Queenstown
Queenstown in January. One of the best months to visit Queenstown. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
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WarmestJan · 73°F (23°C)
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo
What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeSkyline GondolaExplore →
Climbing more than 400 meters up Bob's Peak in under five minutes, the Skyline Gondola delivers sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables from its summit terminal, which also serves as the base for luge…
02What to seeKawarau Gorge Suspension BridgeExplore →
Spanning the turquoise Kawarau River about 20 minutes from Queenstown, this 1880 historic bridge became the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping in 1988 and remains one of the most iconic jump sites in the world, with…
03What to seeCecil PeakExplore →
Cecil Peak is a mountain in the Wakatipu Basin, New Zealand and reaches a height of 1,978 metres.
04What to seeThe RemarkablesExplore →
A jagged, near-vertical mountain range rising directly from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables form the dramatic backdrop to nearly every classic Queenstown view and are one of the few ranges in the world running…
05What to seeLake WakatipuExplore →
Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Queenstown
Month by month
Queenstown, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in Queenstown
Queenstown in February. One of the best months to visit Queenstown. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
March in Queenstown
Queenstown in March. One of the best months to visit Queenstown. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
April in Queenstown
What’s on in Queenstown in April. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
- Arrowtown & Central Otago Autumn, Mid-April to early May 2027
May in Queenstown
What’s on in Queenstown in May. Typical daytime highs around 54°F (12°C).
- Arrowtown & Central Otago Autumn, Mid-April to early May 2027
November in Queenstown
What’s on in Queenstown in November. One of the best months to visit Queenstown. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
- Lupin Bloom, Mackenzie Basin, Mid-November to December 2026
December in Queenstown
What’s on in Queenstown in December. One of the best months to visit Queenstown. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
- Lupin Bloom, Mackenzie Basin, Mid-November to December 2026
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Queenstown (ZQN).
Know before you go
- Book activities and stays ahead in peak summer.
- Weather changes fast, pack layers.
- Great base for Milford Sound and Fiordland day trips.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
The best time to visit Queenstown is Nov–Mar, in New Zealand.
Where is Queenstown?
Queenstown is in New Zealand. The nearest major airport is Queenstown (ZQN).
What is Queenstown known for?
The adventure capital of the world, ringed by the Southern Alps.
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