Queenstown weather in February
Queenstown in February averages 16°C (61°F) and 40 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Queenstown, February is the second warmest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (61°F)
9–24°C · 47–75°F
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Queenstown like in February?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Queenstown in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (47°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Queenstown is about the same temperature as January and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (62°F).
February in Queenstown is 2.9°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
Daylight in Queenstown in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 13 hours 56 minutes in Queenstown, rising about 07:01 and setting about 20:57 local time.
February ends 1 hour 20 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 40 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Queenstown
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Travel guides for Queenstown
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Queenstown weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 62°F | 50 mm |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 31 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 34 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm |
| June | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm |
| July | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm |
| August | 5°C / 41°F | 27 mm |
| September | 8°C / 46°F | 32 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 44 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 38 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 66 mm |
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FAQs about Queenstown in February
February climate averages for Queenstown, 1991–2020.
Queenstown averages 16°C (61°F) in February, ranging from about 9°C (47°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 40 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. February averages 16°C (61°F) against 13°C (56°F) in March — 2.9°C warmer.
February is about as warm as January, and about as wet.
Yes. February falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 56 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 36 minutes in December and 8 hours 47 minutes in June.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:01 and sunset about 20:57 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 20 minutes shorter than it starts.
