Wanaka المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
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 |
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.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 14°C is in line مع the 14°C typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 14°C (57°F) in Wanaka مع غائم. المحسوسة 11°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 8°C و 14°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - 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 about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 14°C is in line مع the 14°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 6 PM و 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.2/10. 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.
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 | 4:24 PM (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 14°C (57°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 61% and wind is 14 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 4:24 PM.
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 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
