Queenstown weather in June (Otago, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Queenstown in June? This guide provides all the details you need.

In June, Queenstown generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. June is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Queenstown in June usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 72 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June may not be the ideal month to visit Queenstown. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Queenstown climate page with graphs.

 

Queenstown, monthly averages in June

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 72 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in June

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in June and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Queenstown in June?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in June.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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