Wanaka Климат and Average Време
Климат of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Wanaka 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 | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| февруари | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| март | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| април | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| май | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юни | 9° | 4° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юли | 8° | 3° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | 10° | 3° | 57 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| септември | 12° | 4° | 288 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октомври | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ноември | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| декември | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Климат type: Temperate. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares с 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 | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown | 52 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 53 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5628 mm |
| Milford Sound | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5628 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Wanaka
Go in февруари and март. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: юли, септември and октомври - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.7°C above the 10°C typical for this month.
Дъжд 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 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
- If your dates are flexible, avoid юли, септември and октомври - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Населението е около 9.500.
В момента е 12°C (54°F) in Wanaka с Променлива облачност. Усеща се като 8°C. Днес температурите са от 4°C до 12°C. Вероятността за валежи е 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - Отлично — тръгнете сега.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Wanaka is февруари and март. Климатът е temperate. юли, септември and октомври tend до be the least comfortable months. февруари is the warmest month с average highs near 22°C, while август is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.7°C above the 10°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 12 PM до 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.3/10. 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 Wanaka
| Тип | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Държава | Нова Зеландия |
| Континент | Океания |
| Координати | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Население | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Местно време | 2:39 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | февруари and март |
| Климат | 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 Океания.
What is the weather like in Wanaka в момента?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) с Променлива облачност. Влажност is 62% and wind is 19 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Wanaka?
февруари and март offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. юли, септември and октомври are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wanaka in?
Wanaka observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:39 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport до Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 2:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





