What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Whistler in October?

In October, Queenstown averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 145 mm of rain; Whistler averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 170 mm.

Queenstown vs Whistler in October

Whistler is the better pick in October — 55 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Whistler — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇨🇦 Whistler
Comfort score	39/100 (F)	55/100 (D)
Feels-like high	14°C	9°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	11° / 3°
Rainfall	145 mm	170 mm
Rainy days	16	13
Humidity	80%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	25	32

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

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Queenstown vs Whistler in October — FAQ

Is October better in Queenstown or Whistler?: Whistler is the better pick in October — 55 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Whistler in October?: In October, Queenstown averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 145 mm of rain; Whistler averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 170 mm.