Verdict: Excellent month
Queenstown Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Queenstown — highs around 21°C (70°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Queenstown.
Average high
21°C / 70°F
Average low
12°C / 54°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
100 mm
What to pack for Queenstown in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Queenstown: Jan (21°C / 70°F) · Coolest: Jul (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Dec (~16 rain days)
21°
12°
Jan
21°
12°
Feb
18°
10°
Mar
15°
8°
Apr
12°
6°
May
8°
3°
Jun
7°
2°
Jul
9°
2°
Aug
11°
3°
Sep
14°
5°
Oct
17°
8°
Nov
20°
11°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)