Queenstown Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Queenstown Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


32°C
Highest Temp
27 Jan. 26

0°C
Lowest Temp
28 Jun. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJanuary22.48°C

Coldest MonthAugust3.67°C

Wettest MonthJuly8.93mm

Windiest MonthJuly14.22km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Queenstown historically?

January is historically Queenstown's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 20°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 33°C on 2022-12-27.

2. What is the coldest month in Queenstown historically?

August is Queenstown's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 4°C. The all-time record low of -2°C was recorded on 2025-10-13.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Queenstown over the past 17 years?

Queenstown's average annual rainfall is approximately 2203.2mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Queenstown experience on average per year?

Queenstown historically records approximately 254.5 rainy days per year. August has the highest number of rain days at an average of 23.4 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Queenstown?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Queenstown is 33°C on 2022-12-27.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Queenstown?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Queenstown is -2°C on 2025-10-13.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Queenstown historically?

Queenstown experiences its strongest winds during September. The historic gust record of 46 kph was recorded on 2014-07-29.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Queenstown during a year?

Usually, Queenstown's humidity peaks in July at around 87.8% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 75.1%.