Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Queenstown (New Zealand), New Zealand in October
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
114mm
Sun
5.5h
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Queenstown (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October13°C average high
October is close to Queenstown (New Zealand)'s yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October114mm average rain
October is one of Queenstown (New Zealand)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary, April, June to August, and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.5 hours average sun
October is brighter than Queenstown (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October27 weather score
October scores below Queenstown (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.