What will the weather be like for my Queenstown elopement?
One of the most common questions we get is what will the weather be like in a specific month. After many years and a lot of time in the mountains, what we can tell you is we have no idea!
New Zealand weather is well-known for having ‘four seasons in a day’. We’ve seen snowfalls in Queenstown during the height of summer in February and warm, calm days in the middle of winter. It’s all part of the fun of a New Zealand elopement.
Not only that, weather, wind, cloud and light conditions are constantly changing in the mountains. The beauty of all our locations is that they look completely different on every flight. Our best advice when choosing when to elope to Queenstown is to plan around the best time that suits you for a holiday and be prepared for anything. We have a selection of designer and vintage fur jackets available for you to use all year round to make sure you’ll be warm (and glamorous) whatever happens.
Click on the thumbnails for more info on each months expected weather.
Summer (Dec, Jan, Feb)
Queenstown is typically hot with temperatures in the high 20s or mid 30 degrees. Bring your sunscreen! The sun is high with bright sun and long days. Late afternoon and early evening wind and low cloud can form on the mountains.
Autumn (Mar, Apr, May)
Our favourite time of year in Queenstown. The trees in the region all turn shades of gold and red. The Autumn sun angle is low and the light is soft and flattering. Temperatures can be varied but cooling.
Winter (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Winter can be beautiful but do be prepared for sub-zero temperatures so dress accordingly. The surrounding mountains look spectacular when dusted with snow. June weather can be very unpredictable, wet and cold and inversion cloud conditions are common. Snow is more likely from July and settled winter days also more common from the end of July and August.
Spring (Sep, Oct, Nov)
We start getting spring growth and wild-flowers. The light is still soft in early spring. September and the spring equinox can result in high winds which can affect flights. So make sure you have back-up days available if you choose a spring mountain wedding. Generally, most snow on the surrounding mountains has melted by October and temperatures are getting warmer by November.
