NZ Queenstown · Autumn

Queenstown weather
in November

Queenstown in November: solid, though January remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -45.03°N 168.66°E
63°FMax temperature
47%Rainy days
12.0hSunshine / day

Queenstown weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.6/10)

Should you visit Queenstown in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 47%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.

Queenstown in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn in Queenstown is often underrated: 17°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Queenstown

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌤️ January54°F70°F38%0.1in13.0h7.6/104.5/10
🌤️ February54°F70°F36%0.2in12.4h7.5/104.5/10
🌤️ March52°F66°F34%0.1in10.6h7.2/104.5/10
🌦️ April46°F59°F41%0.1in8.7h5.8/104.3/10
🌦️ May41°F54°F43%0.2in6.9h4.3/104.9/10
🌦️ June37°F45°F37%0.1in6.1h4.0/106.6/10
🌦️ July36°F45°F43%0.2in5.5h3.2/106.4/10
🌦️ August36°F46°F41%0.1in7.6h4.1/106.5/10
🌦️ September37°F52°F48%0.3in9.0h4.3/105.6/10
🌦️ October41°F57°F51%0.2in10.5h5.0/104.8/10
🌦️ November46°F63°F47%0.2in12.0h7.0/104.6/10
🌦️ December52°F66°F49%0.2in12.6h7.1/104.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Queenstown averages 63°F, 47% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

November vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 7.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Queenstown in November

Is November a good time to visit Queenstown?
Yes, November is a good time (7.0/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in Queenstown in November?
With 63°F max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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