Queenstown weather in December
December in Queenstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Queenstown · #560 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 33/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Queenstown climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 141 mm / 5.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.3 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 18 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Queenstown in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Queenstown?
- December in Queenstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Queenstown on SeasonMap's comfort score (33/100).
- What is the weather like in Queenstown in December?
- In December, Queenstown averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 140.9 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Queenstown in December?
- Queenstown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 18 in December.
- Does it snow in Queenstown in December?
- Queenstown sees roughly 2.3 cm of snowfall in December.