Lake Wakatipu المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Lake Wakatipu 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 | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يوليو | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 10° | 2° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 18° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Wakatipu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown | 2 km | 10°C | about the same | 1645 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 7 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Wanaka | 53 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 76 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 76 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Lake Wakatipu
Go in فبراير. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 18°C is 5.5°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
مطر is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
درجة الحرارة الآن 18°C (65°F) in Lake Wakatipu مع غائم جزئيًا. المحسوسة 17°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 11°C و 18°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - ممتاز — انطلق الآن.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Lake Wakatipu is فبراير. المناخ temperate. أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يناير is the warmest month مع average highs near 21°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 7 km away. Nearby highlights include Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and South Island.
باختصار. Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 18°C is 5.5°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 3 PM و 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu
| النوع | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667) |
| Maximum depth | 380 m |
| Known for | a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown |
| التوقيت المحلي | 9:14 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | فبراير |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Wakatipu?
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.05, 168.6667. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu الآن?
It is currently 18°C (65°F) مع غائم جزئيًا. الرطوبة is 55% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Lake Wakatipu?
فبراير offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Wakatipu in?
Lake Wakatipu observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 9:14 AM.
What is the nearest airport و Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things و do in Lake Wakatipu?
Popular options include 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 (lakes) - 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 9:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
