- Plan
- Getting Here & Around
- Queenstown Airport
- Travel Information
- Maps & Visitor Guide
- Seasons & Weather
- Autumn in Queenstown
- Winter in Queenstown
- Spring in Queenstown
- Summer in Queenstown
- Weather & Forecast
- Surrounding Region
- Arrowtown, New Zealand
- See & Do in Arrowtown
- Stay in Arrowtown
- Eat & Drink in Arrowtown
- Shopping in Arrowtown
- Gibbston, New Zealand
- Glenorchy, New Zealand
- Things to Do in Glenorchy
- Stay in Glenorchy
- Eat & Drink in Glenorchy
- Kingston, New Zealand
- Stay in Kingston
- See & Do in Kingston
- Fiordland, New Zealand
- See & Do in Fiordland
- Wanaka, New Zealand
- Central Otago, New Zealand
- Itineraries
- What to Pack
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- Short Walks in Queenstown
- Day Walks & Hikes in Queenstown
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Local weather and forecast
Find out what the current weather conditions are in Queenstown or how the forecast is looking for your upcoming visit.
Queenstown's four seasons
Summer, autumn, spring or winter, it is hard to choose which season is the best in Queenstown. The four seasons in Queenstown are distinctly beautiful and each offers unique reasons to visit. Experience long warm days in summer, crisp bluebird days for skiing in winter, beautiful golden landscapes in autumn and lush green valleys with snowy mountains in spring.
Find out more about how to enjoy each season in Queenstown on our season's information page.
Looking like rain?
Is the weather in Queenstown looking like rain for your visit? Never fear, you'll find a variety of indoor thrills to ensure you enjoy your time in Queenstown while keeping a roof over your head.
Discover the best time to visit Queenstown
Spring in Queenstown
Green valleys, snowy mountains and longer, warmer days – spring is a unique season when you can do everything Queenstown offers.
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Summer in Queenstown
Long sunny days and fresh alpine air. Summer in Queenstown means food, drink, socialising and an irresistible desire for adventure.
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Autumn in Queenstown
Autumn’s arrival in a blaze of reds and golds is the most dramatic, attracting visitors, artists and photographers from around the world.
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Winter in Queenstown
With unrivalled alpine scenery, snow-capped mountains and fresh mountain air, Queenstown is New Zealand’s home of winter.
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