Queenstown vs Vail in December

Vail is the better pick in December — 79 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs VailDecember climate, side by side

QueenstownVail
Comfort score33/100 (F)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high18°C-4°C
Avg high / low18° / 10°0° / -12°
Rainfall141 mm55 mm
Rainy days1712
Humidity73%74%
Air quality (AQI)1842

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

Queenstown vs Vail in December — FAQ

Is December better in Queenstown or Vail?
Vail is the better pick in December — 79 vs 33 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 18°C high / 10°C low with about 141 mm of rain; Vail averages 0°C high / -12°C low with about 55 mm.