Queenstown, New Zealand
Otago · New Zealand
Queenstown is a small city in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 29,000. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 29,000 |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | -45.0302°, 168.6627° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Otago |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.7 inches (1,769 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.9 inches (12 cm) |
About Queenstown
Queenstown is a small city in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 29,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Queenstown
Queenstown has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jan (12.3°C), the coldest is Jul (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1275 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0302°S, 168.6627°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in |
Queenstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (4.1").
Colleges & Universities in Queenstown
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| English College | College | - | Visit → |
| Queenstown Resort College | College | - | , |
| Southern Lakes English College | College | - | , |
Schools in Queenstown
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Queenstown
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oamaru Heritage Radio | alternative, canterbury | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio one 91 fm | eclectic | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Queenstown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowtown Gaol | ||||
| Lakes District Museum |
Libraries in Queenstown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frankton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queenstown Lakes District Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Queenstown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Market | |||||
| Remarkables Market |
Hotels in Queenstown
51 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Queenstown
62 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Queenstown
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Queenstown
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Queenstown
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Queenstown
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Queenstown
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Queenstown
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Queenstown
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Queenstown
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Queenstown
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Queenstown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Queenstown
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Remarkables Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Coronet Peak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Farm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Invincible Snowfields | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Treble Cone Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Queenstown
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | Large Airport |
| Alexandra Aerodrome | ALR | Medium Airport |
| Wanaka Airport | WKA | Medium Airport |
| Big Bay Beach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cromwell/Louburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dingleburn Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glenorchy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hawea Downs | - | Small Airport |
| Hollyford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hollyford River Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Martins Bay Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Milford Sound Airport | MFN | Small Airport |
| Roxburgh Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Queenstown
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pack Send | |
| Postshop & Kiwibank |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Queenstown
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Queenstown Baptist Church | |
| Queenstown Bible Chapel | |
| Queenstown Dharma Centre | |
| Queenstown Masjid | |
| St Joseph's Church | |
| St Peter's Anglican Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Queenstown
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Queenstown.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Queentown (close to) (new zealand) | 2012 | Light cross the sky dogging moviments |
Haunted Places Near Queenstown
1 reported haunted locations found near Queenstown.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sherwood Inn | A female committed suicide by jumping off the top floor balcony. Her apparition is said to haunt her old room (28) and the hallway. Some have even felt her in the dining room and basement. |
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Queenstown has a population of 29,000 residents and is located in New Zealand..
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Queenstown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.
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