What's the Weather like in Queenstown in June
Temperature
June is the first month of Winter in New Zealand, which is a partcularly popular time of year for visitors. June brings cold weather to much of the country with and rainfall is much less, with clear crisp days (not to mention wonderful clear, blue skies and winter sunshine.
Across the month of June, Queenstown experiences a low temperature of 0°C, a high temperature of 8°C, with an average of 4°C through out June.
Rain
Expect 94mm 3.7 inches of rainfall across the whole of June with 11 days with some rain falling. Maximum UV levels will be low (1 UV index) at midday when the skies are clear.
Sunshine Hours
The days are relatively short in June with the sun rising between 7:35am and 8:13am at the beginning of June. Towards the end of June, this changes between 7:45am and 8:25am. The sun sets between 5:00pm. and 5:15pm in June. This equates to approximately 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Snow
June generally marks the arrival of snow, or at least, snow is expected to start falling in June.
Queenstown Hotels in June
Sherwood is an eco-friendly hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar. The property is set on a hillside overlooking the picturesque Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range. This unique property offers a tranquil retreat with a bicycle track and a vegetable garden. Sherwood is just 5 minutes' drive or 15 minutes' by bicycle from Queenstown City Centre, and 8 minutes' drive from Queenstown Airport. Both Coronet Peak ski fields and The Remarkables ski area are a 30-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy hiking fishing, cycling and skiing in the surrounding areas.
Located on the shores of New Zealand's beautiful Lake Wakatipu, Rydges Queenstown features free WiFi, 2 on-site restaurants, 5 meeting rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a sauna. The property is just 7 minutes' walk from the heart of Queenstown. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
The Rees Hotel & Apartments offers lakefront accommodation with private balconies and spectacular views. It features free WiFi and a free shuttle to the centre of Queenstown. The stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.
Bars and Restaurants
Queenstown Mall is hugely popular to visit with an array of Bars and Restaurants to choose from.
A rustic fine dining venue that steers clear of all pretentiousness. The Bunker Bar is tucked away in a discreet alleyway in the town centre. An intimate atmosphere is greatly complemented by a roaring fireplace and impressive food and drinks menu. The Bunker's lower level houses the restaurant, which specialises in game meats and local seafood delicacies. Upstairs, you'll find a cozy cocktail bar and an elegant rooftop deck.
An ideal place for groups, the sleek No5 Church Lane specialises in versatile mezze platters that always make the most of local flavours. The restaurant's bar is renowned for its cocktails, extensive wine list and a diverse offering of New Zealand craft beers. Food is primarily Mediterranean with a localised twist think stonebaked chorizo pizzas, tomato & saffron gnocchi and roast beetroot falafel.
Things to do in Queenstown in June
The majority of winter activities include ice skating and heliskiing, but you can also do activities that you would normally do in warmer weather such as jet boating, kayaking, off-roading, skydiving, ballooning, or bungy jumping. Not all tour operators tend to shut down in winter, since winter is one of the two high seasons in New Zealand.
On the North Island, the place to be for snow would be the central plateau South of Taupo and Rotorua in Tongariro National Park.
Another location with snow would be Mount Taranaki in Mount Egmont National Park. So basically, the volcanoes on the North Island would be the places that have snow.
The Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Markets are set in vibrant colourful arena, where visual and performing arts melt together for the public and visitors to enjoy.
