2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Queenstown in December

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

December is an excellent time to visit Queenstown. Queenstown has a Cool climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 19 rainy days per month.

Avg High

18°C

Avg Low

10°C

Rainy days

19days

Daylight

15.6h

Is December a good time to visit Queenstown?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:54 AM

Sunset

9:29 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 21°C 13°C 10 Excellent (best)
February 21°C 13°C 12 Excellent (best)
March 17°C 10°C 9 Excellent (best)
April 14°C 8°C 14 Wet
May 12°C 7°C 9 Good
June 8°C 4°C 12 Good
July 7°C 3°C 12 Good
August 11°C 5°C 13 Wet
September 11°C 4°C 17 Wet
October 15°C 7°C 14 Wet
November 18°C 9°C 12 Good
December 18°C 10°C 19 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Cool
Travel Context Brisk but pleasant—ideal for hiking or city walks with a light jacket.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Queenstown? +

December is typically Excellent for visiting Queenstown, with average highs of 18°C and around 19 rainy days.

What should I pack for Queenstown in December? +

With highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Queenstown in December? +

Queenstown typically sees around 19 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Queenstown in December? +

In December, Queenstown gets approximately 15.6 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Queenstown? +

Yes, December is peak season in Queenstown. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Queenstown? +

The best months to visit Queenstown are December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Pacific/Auckland)

Last Updated: January 2026

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