European, American, German side by side around Queenstown and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Queenstown, F7 is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 22°C) and coldest in Jul (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1585 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Queenstown right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Queenstown climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
22°
13°
Feb
20°
12°
Mar
17°
9°
Apr
15°
8°
May
11°
6°
Jun
7°
3°
Jul
7°
2°
Aug
8°
2°
Sep
11°
3°
Oct
14°
5°
Nov
17°
7°
Dec
21°
11°
Common questions
What's the weather in Queenstown today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Queenstown today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Queenstown today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Queenstown and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Queenstown?
No single model is always right. European, American, German each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Queenstown forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested NZ accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Queenstown?
Jan is typically the warmest month in Queenstown, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Queenstown get?
The coldest month in Queenstown is Jul, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Queenstown get?
Queenstown sees roughly 1585 mm of precipitation a year, with Sep usually the wettest month.
The forecasts New Zealanders check
New Zealand's forecasters (MetService, NIWA) keep their models commercial, none publish open data. So we compare the three global heavyweights every forecaster starts from, and link you to MetService, the official authority.