Lake Wakatipu Климат and Average Време
Климат of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| февруари | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| март | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| април | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| май | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юни | 9° | 3° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юли | 8° | 2° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | 9° | 2° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| септември | 10° | 3° | 343 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| октомври | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ноември | 18° | 7° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| декември | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Климат type: Temperate. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares с 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 | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 7 km | 10°C | about the same | 1661 mm |
| Wanaka | 53 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 76 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5628 mm |
| Milford Sound | 76 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5628 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Lake Wakatipu
Go in февруари. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: юни, септември and октомври - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 9°C is in line с the 9°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 26 mm is forecast, which is enough до soak trails and slow traffic.
Пориви до 72 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Сняг is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in декември до февруари.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 72 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid юни, септември and октомври - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
В момента е 5°C (41°F) in Lake Wakatipu с light snow showers. Усеща се като 1°C. Днес температурите са от 4°C до 9°C. Вероятността за валежи е 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.1/10 - Гранично.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Lake Wakatipu is февруари. Климатът е temperate. юни, септември and октомври tend до be the least comfortable months. януари is the warmest month с average highs near 21°C, while август is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 9°C is in line с the 9°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 11 AM до 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 8.5/10. Пориви до 72 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Сняг is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu
| Тип | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Държава | Нова Зеландия |
| Континент | Океания |
| Координати | 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 |
| Местно време | 10:51 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | февруари |
| Климат | Temperate |
Време map for Lake Wakatipu
Animated model layers. Pick a layer до load it.
Animated layers by Вятърy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Lake Wakatipu
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Климат for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Wakatipu?
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.05, 168.6667. It lies in Океания.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu в момента?
It is currently 5°C (41°F) с light snow showers. Влажност is 79% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Lake Wakatipu?
февруари offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. юни, септември and октомври are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Wakatipu in?
Lake Wakatipu observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 10:51 AM.
What is the nearest airport до Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things до do in Lake Wakatipu?
Popular options include Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 август 24, 2026 at 10:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
