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New ZealandThe weather in October in Queenstown
It's cool to moderate in October in Queenstown with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 5°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Queenstown. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Queenstown, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 24°C in 2020, Queenstown reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Queenstown
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Queenstown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Queenstown | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 69 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 8,6 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 4 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Queenstown with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Queenstown is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Queenstown, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Queenstown
Temperature in October in Queenstown over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Queenstown, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Queenstown
Total precipitation in October in Queenstown over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Queenstown
Snowfall in October in Queenstown per year
Daily UV index in October in Queenstown
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Queenstown, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Queenstown by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Queenstown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.