Best Time و Visit Wanaka
أفضل وقت للزيارة Wanaka: فبراير and مارس. الشهر-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
أفضل وقت للزيارة Wanaka
Go in فبراير and مارس. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
المناخ in Wanaka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 9° | 4° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 8° | 3° | 103 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 10° | 3° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 12° | 4° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Wanaka compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wanaka.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | 47 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 52 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1645 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 53 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5692 mm |
What و pack, what و skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 66 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 9.500.
درجة الحرارة الآن 17°C (63°F) in Wanaka مع مطر. المحسوسة 17°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 13°C و 17°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Wanaka is فبراير and مارس. المناخ temperate. يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر tend و be the least comfortable months. فبراير is the warmest month مع average highs near 22°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near 3°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 47 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
باختصار. Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 17°C is 3.1°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 1 PM و 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.4/10. هبات الرياح و 66 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
الطقس في Wanaka الآن
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 11:18 AM, أكت 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 17° / 6°
غائم · 8% rain · wind 16 km/h
☁️ 17° / 9°
غائم · 45% rain · wind 17 km/h
أهم الأنشطة in Wanaka
المعالم, parks and landmarks in and around Wanaka.
Quick facts about Wanaka
| النوع | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| السكان | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| التوقيت المحلي | 11:18 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | فبراير and مارس |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wanaka?
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -44.7032, 169.1321. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Wanaka الآن?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) مع مطر. الرطوبة is 82% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Wanaka?
فبراير and مارس offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wanaka in?
Wanaka observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 11:18 AM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport و Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things و do in Wanaka?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
