Month guide · Queenstown · New Zealand
Queenstown in June
What June is really like in Queenstown: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Steve & Jem Copley, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Winter arrives and the ski areas usually open in mid-to-late June, snow permitting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Queenstown: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (11°C (52°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 08:22
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:09
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Spring (September–November). Spring skiing in September, lupins and lambs by November, and the most changeable weather of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Queenstown Winter Festival (usually late June)
- Ski season opening (usually mid-to-late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Bob's Peak
Ben Lomond Track
From the top of the gondola, this demanding track climbs to the Ben Lomond saddle and on to the 1,748-metre summit, with views across Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and Mount Aspiring on clear days.
- Time needed
- 6–8 hours return from town
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Queenstown Hill
Queenstown Hill Time Walk
Allow two to three hours return and go in the late afternoon for softer light on the lake.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
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
Experience · Gibbston
Gibbston Valley wineries
Cycle or take a wine tour between cellar doors rather than driving, and book lunch at winery restaurants at weekends.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 0°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Queenstown?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, July–August and December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Queenstown in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Queenstown?
It is a shoulder-season month. Winter arrives and the ski areas usually open in mid-to-late June, snow permitting.
+How warm is Queenstown in June?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Queenstown in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.