What's the Weather like in Queenstown in December
Temperature
The average maximum daytime temperature increases to a pleasant 21°C. The average night-time temperature is usually 9°C, with an average of 15°C across the entire month.
Rain
Expect 69mm of rainfall across the whole of August across 17 days
Sunshine Hours
Over the course of December in Queenstown, the length of the day is essentially constant. The shortest day of the month is December 1, with 15 hours, 20 minutes of daylight and the longest day is December 22, with 15 hours, 38 minutes of daylight.
Cloud
The month of October in Queenstown experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy remaining about 52% throughout the month.
The clearest day of the month is October 31, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 49% of the time.
Queenstown Hotels in December
Boasting stunning views over Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, this friendly hotel is located just outside the lively town centre. It features a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and an elegant restaurant. Guests enjoy 2GB of free WiFi per night. Heritage Queenstown offers modern, alpine-style accommodation in peaceful, scenic surroundings. In a typical mountain style, the buildings are made from centuries-old schist stone and cedar wood.
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.
Ramada Queenstown boasts spectacular views of the Remarkables Mountains and across to Coronet Peak. It offers modern, self-contained accommodation located adjacent to Queenstown Airport. All guests enjoy free unlimited WIFI as well as free on-site parking. Every apartment is air-conditioned with a kitchenette, including a stove top, microwave, and a refrigerator/freezer. The loft apartment has a dishwasher.
Bars and Restaurants
A recent addition to Queenstown, focusing on fresh Mediterranean-inspired dishes. This cafe-cum-restaurant named Toro is the perfect pit stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Try the house-baked breads, or for those with a sweet tooth, don't go past the delicious churros and chocolate torte. For the morning crowd, it's a good spot to grab one of the best coffees in town. Toro 20 The Mall.
With a reputation for being the most-awarded private hotel in the country, the accompanying Eichardt's Bar reinforces a high standard of service and options for a relaxing drink. Or choose from the selection of delectable tapas on offer (the famous seafood chowder or the Seared Otago nectarine & goat's cheese are highlights) as you overlook Lake Wakatipu (a pre-dinner drink watching the sunset is special). Open since 1867, its premises are not to be missed, and is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of Mt. Edwards pinot noir and watch the world go by.
You can't come to Queenstown and not experience the wonderful wine tasting at Amisfeld with its choice of an a la carte menu or the 'trust the chef' option in an idyllic setting overlooking Lake Hayes. Book a private wine tasting for a memorable experience.
Things to do in Queenstown in December
Lake Wakatipu is huge so there are many places to walk along it and revel in the beautiful surroundings. Easy to access walks from the town centre are through the Queenstown Gardens and the Frankton Track. The track around the perimeter of the gardens is bike and wheelchair friendly.
Whether you're looking for easy scenic tracks or backcountry trails you will find the the perfect hiking or cycling trail in Queenstown. One of the must-do experiences is the Queenstown Cycle Trail which takes you past the spectacular scenery to the gold rush era Arrowtown, the iconic Kawarau bridge bungy jump and past a variety of cafes and wineries in Gibbston.
