Queenstown

Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

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Current Weather

Light Rain

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Max: 11°

The next few hours will be overcast, with tomorrow reaching 6°C and dropping to -2°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:46

Sunrise

18:32

Sunset

11 hours 45 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

09:03

Moonrise

00:29

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

11°

Thursday

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-2°

Saturday

11°

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12°

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-2°

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10°

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12°

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Weather in Queenstown tomorrow, September 17, 2026

Misty spells are likely in Queenstown on September 17, 2026, especially during quieter hours. The day can open dull before any clearer intervals arrive. The morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 100% and the highest odds around 00:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 100% around 00:00.

The temperature range runs from about 2°C up to 6°C. Moisture in the air spans 67%-98%, with the highest values around 00:00. Winds stay light, near 1.1 km/h by 12:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

Afternoon conditions improve on the morning wet spell, as rain chances fall toward 0% from about 100% earlier. Cloud still reaches roughly 57% near 12:00. Expect visibility near 2.8 km, with poorer spells close to 0.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:44, sunset at 18:33, and 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today overall.

Taken together, murky spells in Queenstown on September 17, 2026 favour slower morning movement before any clearer air arrives.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Queenstown

How warm does it get in Queenstown?

The warmest month in Queenstown is January, with average high temperatures of 18°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.

How cold does it get in Queenstown?

The coldest month in Queenstown is July, with average low temperatures of -3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 0°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Queenstown?

The wettest month in Queenstown is September, with an average of 174mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Queenstown?

The driest month in Queenstown is June, with an average of 86mm of precipitation.

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