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Queenstown in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Queenstown in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Queenstown, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Queenstown in November 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Queenstown in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 120 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
120 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Queenstown in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +16°C.

Is Queenstown warm or cold in November?

Queenstown is typically mild in November.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Queenstown:

Climate in Queenstown in November

Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+12°C+15°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-7°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+26°C+28°C
Rainfall
130 mm120 mm137 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%76%75%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
1098
Rainy days
181921
Snowy days
210

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting warmer as November arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +15°C during the day. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 130 mm to 120 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Queenstown in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually increasing during November, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Queenstown?

This is the weather in Queenstown in November 2023:
1 November
☁️
+16°C
2 November
☁️
+15°C
3 November
☁️
+15°C
4 November
🌧️
+14°C
5 November
☁️
+13°C
6 November
☁️
+17°C
7 November
☁️
+17°C
8 November
☁️
+14°C
9 November
☁️
+15°C
10 November
☁️
+20°C
11 November
☀️
+17°C
12 November
🌧️
+15°C
13 November
☁️
+15°C
14 November
☁️
+15°C
15 November
☁️
+15°C
16 November
☁️
+13°C
17 November
☀️
+13°C
18 November
☀️
+17°C
19 November
☁️
+20°C
20 November
☁️
+20°C
21 November
☁️
+22°C
22 November
🌧️
+19°C
23 November
🌧️
+16°C
24 November
☀️
+16°C
25 November
☀️
+21°C
26 November
☁️
+23°C
27 November
☁️
+18°C
28 November
☁️
+18°C
29 November
☁️
+17°C
30 November
☁️
+16°C
In November 2023 Queenstown had 5 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Queenstown climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Queenstown in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+11°C) and the highest in 2020 (+14°C). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in November:

Is November a good time to visit Queenstown?

It’s always a good time to visit Queenstown, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in November?

November has mild temperatures in Queenstown. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Queenstown rainy in November?

Queenstown is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Queenstown in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Queenstown

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.