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Weather in Queenstown for December 2025

Your guide to Queenstown weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2025 in Queenstown has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 17.1 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.1 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Queenstown with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 16.1 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Queenstown at the beginning of December is 17.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 16.7 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Queenstown experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 112.6 mm.

Average dry days
3
Dry days
Average rainy days
28
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
71 %
Avg humidity

Queenstown Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
19°
2
Overcast
16°
3
Patchy rain possible
17°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
5
Patchy rain possible
19°
6
Patchy rain possible
16°
7
Patchy rain possible
18°
8
Partly cloudy
17°
9
Moderate rain at times
16°
10
Patchy rain possible
17°
11
Heavy rain at times
16°
12
Partly cloudy
16°
13
Patchy rain possible
19°
14
Sunny
21°
15
Heavy rain
16°
16
Moderate rain
15°
17
Patchy rain possible
12°
18
Patchy rain possible
18°
19
Patchy rain possible
19°
20
Patchy rain possible
12°
21
Sunny
17°
22
Patchy rain possible
16°
23
Patchy rain possible
21°
24
Patchy rain possible
17°
25
Moderate rain
15°
26
Patchy rain possible
9°
27
Patchy rain possible
17°
28
Patchy rain possible
22°
29
Sunny
19°
30
Patchy rain possible
17°
31
Patchy rain possible
18°

Temperatures trend during December in Queenstown

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Queenstown day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /5° 0.8 mm 7
2 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 16° /6° 2.6 mm 6
3 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /6° 5.9 mm 6
4 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /6° 3.5 mm 7
5 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /5° 4.4 mm 7
6 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 2.1 mm 6
7 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /5° 1.5 mm 7
8 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /5° 8.7 mm 6
9 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /4° 5.9 mm 6
10 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /5° 1.7 mm 6
11 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /4° 3.4 mm 6
12 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /3° 0.9 mm 7
13 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /6° 2.6 mm 7
14 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /5° 0 mm 2.9
15 Dec. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 16° /5° 47.8 mm 1.2
16 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /8° 8.9 mm 2
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 2 mm 1.6
18 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /4° 0.3 mm 0
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /8° 3.1 mm 6
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 0.6 mm 5
21 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /2° 0 mm 6
22 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 4.5 mm 5
23 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /10° 0.6 mm 6
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 0.2 mm 6
25 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /5° 6.6 mm 5
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 2.4 mm 5
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /4° 0.2 mm 6
28 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /9° 0.7 mm 7
29 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /8° 4.2 mm 7
30 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 6 mm 6
31 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /7° 4.5 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Queenstown in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Queenstown forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Queenstown in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Queenstown during December?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 18° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Queenstown during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 112.6 mm is expected in Queenstown during December, occurring over more than 28 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Queenstown during December?
The average wind speed in Queenstown during December is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Queenstown

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Queenstowns December weather 💧
Typically, Queenstown has 28 rainy days in December with a total of 112.6 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Queenstown during December

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of December ☀️

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