October weather forecast
Queenstown, Australia

October

Weather in October

October in Queenstown, Australia, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Temperature

October's onset brings an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F), showing a minute difference from September's 11.3°C (52.3°F). Queenstown observes an average low-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F) during October nights.

Humidity

In Queenstown, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Queenstown, during October, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Queenstown, there are 211.9 rainfall days, and 974mm (38.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Queenstown, snow does not fall in January through July, October through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of October in Queenstown, Australia, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm AEDT.
Note: On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AEST to AEDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from AEDT to AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Queenstown is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Queenstown in October?
The high-temperature, in October, in Queenstown, records 13.6°C (56.5°F), while the low-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Queenstown?
In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.
How much does it rain in Queenstown in October?
In October, in Queenstown, Australia, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout October, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Queenstown?
In Queenstown, Australia, snow does not fall in January through July, October through December.
Does it snow in Queenstown in October?
In October, in Queenstown, Australia, it doesn't snow. September is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the average length of the day in October in Queenstown?
In October, the average day length in Queenstown, Australia, is 13h and 14min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Queenstown?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm AEDT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in October in Queenstown?
On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Queenstown, Australia, and the time zone changes from AEST to AEDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am.
How many hours of sunshine does Queenstown have in October?
The average sunshine duration in October in Queenstown, Australia, is 6h.
What is the UV index reading in October in Queenstown?
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Queenstown is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average temperature in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average high temperature in October: 13.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (3.4°C).

Average pressure in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average pressure in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average pressure in October: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average wind speed in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average humidity in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average rainfall in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average rainfall in October: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (108mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (48mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average rainfall days in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average snowfall in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average snowfall days in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average sunshine days in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (6.2 days).

Average UV index in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average UV index in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average cloud cover in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in October - Queenstown, Australia
Average visibility in October
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, June, July and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November (8km).

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