Month guide · Queenstown · New Zealand
Queenstown in February
What February is really like in Queenstown: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Queenstown. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Settled and warm, a great month for hiking, cycling and lake swimming once school holidays end.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Queenstown: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:03
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:56
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
Autumn (March–May). Calm days, crisp mornings and golden poplars around Arrowtown in April; quieter and cheaper by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Queenstown, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Queenstown Hill
Queenstown Hill Time Walk
A well-formed track climbs through forest above Frankton Road to the 'Basket of Dreams' sculpture and open tussock slopes, with panels on local history along the way.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
Experience · Arthurs Point
Onsen Hot Pools
Book an evening slot in winter to soak under the stars after a day on the slopes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
- Rainy day
Experience · Arthurs Point
Coronet Peak
Queenstown's closest ski area, about 25 minutes from town, has long groomed runs, views across the Wakatipu Basin and night skiing on selected evenings in mid-winter.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
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Nature · Frankton
The Remarkables
Even without skiing, drive to the ski-area car park on a clear day for views back across the Wakatipu Basin.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Views
- Nature
- Iconic
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Queenstown?
One of the best months to visit Queenstown. The other best months are March, July–August and December–January. Compare every month.
Queenstown in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Queenstown?
It is one of the best months to visit Queenstown. Settled and warm, a great month for hiking, cycling and lake swimming once school holidays end.
+How warm is Queenstown in February?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Queenstown in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.