Climate normals · 1970–2000
Queenstown Climate
Queenstown is a city in South Africa (05) with a population of about 118,599. Its average annual temperature is 15.9°C (61°F), with roughly 553 mm of rain per year.
15.9°C
Avg Temp
553
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Queenstown Climate
Queenstown has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F) and receives about 553 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.9°C
Avg Temp
553
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 68 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 91 mm |
| March | 19° / 67° | 78 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 40 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 21 mm |
| June | 10° / 50° | 14 mm |
| July | 10° / 50° | 15 mm |
| August | 12° / 53° | 20 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 26 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 49 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 59 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 72 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Queenstown
The most comfortable months to visit Queenstown are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 3°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Queenstown are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Queenstown, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C and about 553 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Queenstown average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.