Queenstown vs Te Anau in October

Te Anau is the better pick in October — 75 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Te AnauOctober climate, side by side

QueenstownTe Anau
Comfort score39/100 (F)75/100 (B)
Feels-like high14°C10°C
Avg high / low16° / 4°12° / 5°
Rainfall145 mm195 mm
Rainy days1619
Humidity80%84%
Air quality (AQI)2523

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Queenstown vs Te Anau in October — FAQ

Is October better in Queenstown or Te Anau?
Te Anau is the better pick in October — 75 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Te Anau in October?
In October, Queenstown averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 145 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.