Queenstown in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Queenstown in october 2025
The weather in Queenstown in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 50.7cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Fog
27% of time
20%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
30%
18%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
26%
26%
10%
Weather at 3am
38°F
24%
18%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Queenstown in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Queenstown in october.
The climate of Queenstown in october is very bad
The climate in october in Queenstown is wet (with 5.7in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 5.9in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is fairly fresh here this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Queenstown is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Queenstown in october with a maximum record of 74°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2012.
On average, in Queenstown, the days of october last 13:19. Sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset is at 20:11.
October: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Queenstown:
In october, Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Hamilton have good weather.
Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Akaroa and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Queenstown.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Queenstown in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 50.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.12km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Queenstown in october 2024:
34°F to 50°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 50°F
34°F to 52°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
25°F to 50°F
23°F to 47°F
32°F to 49°F
29°F to 43°F
31°F to 52°F
31°F to 49°F
31°F to 54°F
29°F to 56°F
38°F to 59°F
40°F to 61°F
36°F to 59°F
38°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
40°F to 58°F
38°F to 41°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 52°F
32°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in october
Cities near Queenstown:
| Roys Peak in october | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in october | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in october | very bad weather |
| Milford Sound in october | very bad weather |
| Te Anau in october | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in october | very bad weather |
| Gore in october | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in october | very bad weather |
| Haast in october | tolerable weather |
| Invercargill in october | tolerable weather |
| Balclutha in october | very bad weather |
| The Catlins in october | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Queenstown
perfect weather
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Weather data for Queenstown in october:
Weather data for Queenstown for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Queenstown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Queenstown can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Queenstown.