Queenstown Weather by Month
Twelve months of Queenstown, South Africa weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Queenstown's warmest month is January (average high 28.7°C (83.7°F)) and the coolest is June (17.6°C (63.7°F)). The most rain falls in February (about 101 mm), and August is the driest (about 16 mm). November is the sunniest, with about 11.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Queenstown
Ranked within Queenstown's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Queenstown month by month
January
GoodHigh 28.7°C (83.7°F)
Low 15.5°C (59.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h sunshine / day
February
GoodHigh 27.8°C (82°F)
Low 15.4°C (59.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 101 mm (4 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h sunshine / day
March
GoodHigh 26.5°C (79.7°F)
Low 14°C (57.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 70 mm (2.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h sunshine / day
April
GreatHigh 22.7°C (72.9°F)
Low 10.3°C (50.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 55 mm (2.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
May
GreatHigh 20.9°C (69.6°F)
Low 7.8°C (46°F)
- Rainfall
- 20 mm (0.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h sunshine / day
June
GreatHigh 17.6°C (63.7°F)
Low 4.9°C (40.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 18 mm (0.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9 h sunshine / day
July
GreatHigh 17.8°C (64°F)
Low 4°C (39.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 17 mm (0.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
August
GreatHigh 20.3°C (68.5°F)
Low 5.5°C (41.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 16 mm (0.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h sunshine / day
September
GreatHigh 23.6°C (74.5°F)
Low 8°C (46.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 28 mm (1.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 5 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10 h sunshine / day
October
GreatHigh 24.9°C (76.8°F)
Low 10°C (50°F)
- Rainfall
- 53 mm (2.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h sunshine / day
November
GoodHigh 26.6°C (79.9°F)
Low 11.7°C (53.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 61 mm (2.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h sunshine / day
December
GoodHigh 27.9°C (82.2°F)
Low 13.9°C (57°F)
- Rainfall
- 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11 h sunshine / day
Queenstown Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
28.7°C (83.7°F)
Hottest month avg high
17.6°C (63.7°F)
Coolest month avg high
101mm
Wettest month avg
16mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.7°C (83.7°F) | 15.5°C (59.9°F) | 95.1mm | 14 | 10.7h |
| Feb | 27.8°C (82°F) | 15.4°C (59.7°F) | 101.1mm | 14 | 10.3h |
| Mar | 26.5°C (79.7°F) | 14°C (57.2°F) | 69.9mm | 11 | 10.1h |
| Apr | 22.7°C (72.9°F) | 10.3°C (50.5°F) | 54.8mm | 8 | 9.2h |
| May | 20.9°C (69.6°F) | 7.8°C (46°F) | 20.1mm | 3 | 9.3h |
| Jun | 17.6°C (63.7°F) | 4.9°C (40.8°F) | 17.6mm | 3 | 9h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Queenstown's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
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