Queenstown weather in January
January in Queenstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Queenstown · #600 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 20/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Queenstown climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 15 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Queenstown in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Queenstown?
- January in Queenstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Queenstown on SeasonMap's comfort score (20/100).
- What is the weather like in Queenstown in January?
- In January, Queenstown averages a daily high of 20.6°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 92.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Queenstown in January?
- Queenstown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 15 in January.