What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Vail in December?

In December, Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm of rain; Vail averages -1°C high / -13°C low with about 58 mm.

Queenstown vs Vail in December

Vail is the better pick in December — 89 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Vail — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇺🇸 Vail
Comfort score	15/100 (F)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	21° / 8°	-1° / -13°
Rainfall	124 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	16	12
Humidity	73%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	18	42

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

Month by month

Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best July15
Vail 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best January89

Queenstown vs Vail in December — FAQ

Is December better in Queenstown or Vail?: Vail is the better pick in December — 89 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Vail in December?: In December, Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm of rain; Vail averages -1°C high / -13°C low with about 58 mm.