The best time to visit Queenstown is the summer (December through February), when the long, sunny days make outdoor excursions enjoyable.
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The best time to visit the South Island of New Zealand is December to February if you're looking to experience outdoor fun in optimum summer weather. The average daily temperature ranges from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit during this time, but bear in mind that the farther south you venture, the cooler lows you may face.
The driest month is July, when precipitation is around 65mm. However, most of the precipitation during the winter months comes in the form of snow. The average summer temperature in Queenstown is 17°C, while the average winter temperature 6°C.
January is the hottest month in Queenstown with an average temperature of 16°C (61°F) and the coldest is June at 4°C (39°F). The wettest month is October with an average of 90mm of rain..
Queenstown is a bit more expensive than the rest of NZ as wages and other costs are higher. It is not a budget destination although you can have a great time without spending too much.
In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded with big spectacular views. The Whakatipu Basin is a walkers' paradise. You don't even need to go far from the town centre to connect deeply with nature and experience some of the best day walks in Queenstown.
High and low season in New ZealandThe shoulder seasons (Mar–May and Sept–Nov) offer good value and accommodation discounts apply. The low season (June–Oct) is the cheapest time to travel, however prices remain high at resort towns with ski fields.
Is New Zealand expensive to visit? New Zealand isn't cheap! Activities, car rentals and accommodations can really add up, making a trip to New Zealand very expensive. Eating in Aotearoa, whether in restaurants or even buying things from the grocery store, can be pricy as many of their goods are imported.
Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car. For an extra scenic option, hop on the Queenstown ferry network which operates scheduled daily services from Frankton to Queenstown.
It pays to learn more about Queenstown's seasons and pack clothing that has these temperature extremes in mind. New Zealand is generally a reasonably informal place, so smart casual clothes will be appropriate for most places you want to go, apart from high-end upmarket restaurants and bars.
Summer in QueenstownQueenstown is generally warm during the day and cooler at night. While temperatures can reach the low 70s F (20s C), the average temperature in summer is slightly cooler, at 59 degrees F (15 degrees C).
What month does it snow in Queenstown? The Queenstown ski season runs from mid June to mid October, snow can fall as early as April and as late as November!