What is the weather like in Queenstown in June?

Expect temperatures between 2°C and 6°C with 29% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Queenstown in June?

Queenstown in June scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Queenstown in June?

June in Queenstown is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Queenstown Weather in June | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

6°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

2°C

Coolest around day 30

Rainy Days

24days

29% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Summer season

Essential Travel Info for Queenstown

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Currency

NZD

$ New Zealand dollar

Language

English

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Driving

Left side

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.269

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Remote

13/ 100

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Off the beaten path

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to New Zealand. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to New Zealand.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in New Zealand.If rabies exposures occur while in New Zealand, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Yellow Fever

CDC recommendations:Vaccine isnotrecommended.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025

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Is June a Good Time to Visit Queenstown?

👌Good option with minor considerations(62/100)

Short Answer

Bundle up for Queenstown in June: temperatures hover around 6°C during the day and drop to 2°C at night. Just 29% rain probability but bring winter layers.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

89% average humidity

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

78% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
89% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Photographers
81% cloud cover limits natural light opportunities
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score only 45/100 - better months available

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Queenstown in June averages 6°C with 29% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Queenstown in June

What are the temperatures in Queenstown in June?

Daytime highs average 6°C, nights drop to 2°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Queenstown in June?

Expect around 24 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Queenstown in June?

Warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, boots, gloves.

Is June peak season in Queenstown?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Queenstown Weather in June

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Is June a Good Time to Visit Queenstown?

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