Verdict: Good month
Queenstown Weather in November
November is mild-to-cool in Queenstown, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 14 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, November is a solid month to visit Queenstown.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~14
Precipitation
98 mm
What to pack for Queenstown in November
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 14 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
November 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)