AI-generatedQueenstown, Tasmania at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,981 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 148 m
Climate in Queenstown, Tasmania
Queenstown, Tasmania has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while July is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Queenstown, Tasmania is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Queenstown, Tasmania
The best time to visit Queenstown, Tasmania is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February. Rain is frequent from April to October; the wettest month is August with 246 mm.
Queenstown, Tasmania through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Queenstown, Tasmania in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 14–17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Queenstown, Tasmania in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Queenstown, Tasmania in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–19 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Queenstown, Tasmania in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:2919:38
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–07:06 · evening 19:01–19:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:11 · evening 19:55–20:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Queenstown, Tasmania compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 15° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.8 h |
What is the weather like in Queenstown, Tasmania in October?
In October, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 180 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 9 min06:29 – 19:38
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Queenstown, Tasmania
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Queenstown, Tasmania: score 80 against 55. In January, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. January has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 180 mm | 96 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Queenstown, Tasmania month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January20° · 8.1 h
In January, Queenstown, Tasmania is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in January80February21° · 7.9 h
In February, Queenstown, Tasmania is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in February70March19° · 6.4 h
In March, Queenstown, Tasmania is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in March59April16° · 5.4 h
In April, Queenstown, Tasmania is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in April34May14° · 3.8 h
In May, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in May24June12° · 3.5 h
In June, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in June23July12° · 3.7 h
In July, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in July29August12° · 4.5 h
In August, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 246 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in August39September14° · 5.1 h
In September, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 219 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in September55October16° · 6.7 h
In October, Queenstown, Tasmania is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 180 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in October71November17° · 7.3 h
In November, Queenstown, Tasmania is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in November70December19° · 7.6 h
In December, Queenstown, Tasmania is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Queenstown, Tasmania in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Queenstown, Tasmania
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 80 | 20° | 10° | 8.1 h | 12 | 96 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 21° | 10° | 7.9 h | 11 | 87 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 19° | 9° | 6.4 h | 14 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 16° | 8° | 5.4 h | 15 | 137 |
| MayMay | 34 | 14° | 7° | 3.8 h | 19 | 198 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 12° | 5° | 3.5 h | 18 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 12° | 5° | 3.7 h | 20 | 235 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 12° | 5° | 4.5 h | 21 | 246 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 14° | 6° | 5.1 h | 21 | 219 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 16° | 7° | 6.7 h | 19 | 180 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 17° | 8° | 7.3 h | 15 | 129 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 19° | 9° | 7.6 h | 16 | 144 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Queenstown, Tasmania
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 13.2 hours of daylight in Queenstown, Tasmania, 51 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Queenstown, Tasmania: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Queenstown, Tasmania has about 19 rainy days with 180 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Queenstown, Tasmania
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Queenstown, Tasmania
How breezy and how cloudy Queenstown, Tasmania is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Queenstown, Tasmania typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Queenstown, Tasmania: mostly cloudy, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Queenstown, Tasmania
Weather for your travel dates
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Queenstown, Tasmania in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Queenstown, Tasmania has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 27).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 21 h 15 min
- Distance
- 17,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Queenstown vs Burnie
In October Burnie has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs 55). During the day Burnie is 1 °C warmer than Queenstown. Burnie gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Queenstown | Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Queenstown, Tasmania ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Griffith25°96
- 3Shepparton22°92
- 4Bendigo21°90
- 5Wangaratta21°90
- 6Horsham22°90
- 7Albury22°89
- 8Yass21°88
- 21QueenstownThis page16°55
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Frequently asked questions about Queenstown, Tasmania
When is the best time to visit Queenstown, Tasmania?
The best time to visit Queenstown, Tasmania is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Queenstown, Tasmania?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Queenstown, Tasmania?
Rain is frequent from April to October; the wettest month is August with 246 mm. The driest month is February with 87 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Queenstown, Tasmania get?
Queenstown, Tasmania gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.1 hours a day; in June there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Queenstown, Tasmania in?
Queenstown, Tasmania is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Queenstown, Tasmania?
A nonstop flight from London to Queenstown, Tasmania takes about 21 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 17,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Queenstown, Tasmania?
Queenstown, Tasmania has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 32, summer holidays 27, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 75.