Queenstown-Lakes, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Queenstown-Lakes, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Queenstown-Lakes, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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When to go to Queenstown-Lakes, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Queenstown-Lakes, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Queenstown-Lakes, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Queenstown-Lakes, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Queenstown-Lakes, New Zealand by month

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January

January here is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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February

If you visit Queenstown-Lakes during February, you are likely to notice that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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March

If you are traveling to Queenstown-Lakes in March, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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April

Traveling to Queenstown-Lakes in April, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Queenstown-Lakes in May, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

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June

If you go to Queenstown-Lakes in June, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

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July

In July, Queenstown-Lakes is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Queenstown-Lakes, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost about half of the time.

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August

In August, Queenstown-Lakes can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Queenstown-Lakes, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost about a third of the time.

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September

September in Queenstown-Lakes is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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October

If you are traveling to Queenstown-Lakes in October, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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November

November in Queenstown-Lakes is balmy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

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December

December in Queenstown-Lakes is balmy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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Activities for Queenstown-Lakes, New Zealand

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Queenstown-Lakes.

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