What is the weather like in Queenstown in October?

Expect temperatures between 5°C and 12°C with 37% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Queenstown in October?

Queenstown in October scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Queenstown in October?

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

Queenstown Weather in October | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

12°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

5°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

31days

37% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Autumn 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

Traffic Index

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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 October a Good Time to Visit Queenstown?

👌Good option with minor considerations(64/100)

Short Answer

Queenstown's October delivers on its reputation: 12°C, 37% rain, 9h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 88% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Peak tourist season

88% of annual peak - expect crowds and high prices

Health precautions needed

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

Plenty of sunshine

9h of sunshine daily

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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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Queenstown in October averages 12°C with 37% precipitation probability."

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Queenstown in October

What are the temperatures in Queenstown in October?

Daytime highs average 12°C, nights drop to 5°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Queenstown in October?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Queenstown in October?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is October peak season in Queenstown?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Queenstown Weather in October

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Smart Flight Estimator

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Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Rabies

Yellow Fever

Is October a Good Time to Visit Queenstown?

Decision Factors

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