Queenstown weather in November
Queenstown in November averages 12°C (54°F) and 38 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Queenstown, November is the fifth warmest and the sixth driest.

- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
5–19°C · 42–66°F
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Queenstown like in November?
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 November?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (42°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Queenstown is 2.3°C warmer than October and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
November in Queenstown is 2.6°C cooler than December and 28 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (58°F).
Daylight in Queenstown in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 14 hours 48 minutes in Queenstown, rising about 06:06 and setting about 20:54 local time.
November ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 48 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Queenstown
Dates are a starting point for November.

Travel guides for Queenstown
What to read before you book.
Queenstown weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for Queenstown, 1991–2020.
Queenstown averages 12°C (54°F) in November, ranging from about 5°C (42°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. November sees only about 38 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. November averages 12°C (54°F) against 15°C (58°F) in December — 2.6°C cooler.
November is 2.3°C warmer than October, and about as wet.
Yes. November 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 November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 48 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 36 minutes in December and 8 hours 47 minutes in June.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:06 and sunset about 20:54 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it starts.



