Queenstown October Weather and Dressing (Spring and Snow)
It's snowing in Queenstown, New Zealand. In New Zealand, it's spring in October and summer in December and January. The weather in Queenstown seems to be really unpredictable these days, so in this post, I'm going to give you the lowdown on what to expect in Queenstown in October, what to wear, and what roads to watch out for in the snow.
It's spring in Queenstown and it's snowing
You never know what's going to happen in New Zealand these days.
And then this morning I woke up and looked out the window and it was snowing, and I had just put out the cherry blossoms and I had just taken a picture of them and posted it in the thread, and then all of a sudden it was snowing.
The weather in New Zealand can be unpredictable, and I guess it's true what they say about having four seasons in one day, but Queenstown, where I live, is especially unpredictable.
So, if you're planning to visit Queenstown, New Zealand in October or November, we've put together this post to help you understand the weather, how to dress for it, and most importantly, what to know about the roads when it snows.
Queenstown in October, from weather and dress to road hazards
Queenstown October weather
As we come to the end of October, it's time to recap the October weather in Queenstown, and it's been pretty unpredictable. We had snow today, but we also had a lot of really wet days, especially rain.
The Threadsyou'll see that there are many rainy days and travelers are advised to bring an umbrella or raincoat. First, let's talk about the weather in Queenstown in October.
Queenstown October Dress Up
If you're thinking it's spring in Queenstown at this time of year and you're thinking about dressing lightly, you'd be wrong - it's definitely cold in the mornings and at night. It's a good idea to bring something thicker than a spring windbreaker, if not a full winter jumper.
I think it's also helpful to have some layers (hoodies, round tees, etc.) underneath your jumper so you can dress for the occasion. Queenstown is windy and chilly.
The most important part of dressing for October in Queenstown is to bring a raincoat or waterproof jumper. Or at the very least, bring an umbrella, because it's October in Queenstown and it's likely to rain within moments of being inside a building.
Snowy road conditions
Queenstown, New Zealand, is prone to these sudden snowfalls. Travel nearbyit's a good idea to find out if there are any road closures.
Road closures are common, especially on snowy days or days with heavy snowfall, so be sure to check the following websites before heading out on the road
If you see a sign with a white line in a red circle like that, it means the road is closed. You can see the same thing on the site below, so be sure to check it out when it's snowing
The website above provides real-time information on road closures, as well as snow chains required and construction information.
Finalize
Today, we've covered the weather in Queenstown, New Zealand in October, what to wear, and what to do on snowy roads.
If you're curious about the weather and what to wear in Queenstown in November, I've written a detailed post about the weather and what to wear in Queenstown in October and November, so you can check it out and start planning your trip.
