Lake in Otago

Lake Wakatipu Cestování Guide

Lake Wakatipu travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.

☁️ 10°C now🕔 3:39 PM local📅 Best: únor

Active alerts for Lake Wakatipu

⚠️st, srp 26: heavy rain, 45 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️čt, srp 27: heavy rain, 30 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️ne, srp 30: freezing overnight, -0°C (32°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️po, srp 31: freezing overnight, -1°C (31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️st, zář 2: heavy rain, 31 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Shrnutí

Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.

Právě teď je 10°C (50°F) in Lake Wakatipu s zataženo. Pocitová teplota je 9°C. Dnes se teploty pohybují od 4°C do 10°C. Pravděpodobnost srážek je 56%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - dobré podmínky.

Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Lake Wakatipu is únor. Podnebí je temperate. červen, září and říjen tend do be the least comfortable months. leden is the warmest month s average highs near 21°C, while srpen is the coldest s 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.

Jednoduše řečeno. Today is slightly warmer than average for srpen. The forecast high of 10°C is 1.8°C above the 9°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 4 PM do 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 9.8/10. 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.

Mapaa Lake Wakatipu

Interactive map s nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Souřadnice: 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)

Počasí v Lake Wakatipu právě teď

☁️
10°C
Zataženo · feels like 9°C
Vlhkost74%
Vítr3 km/h WSW
Nárazy35 km/h
UV index0.8 · Nízké
Oblačnost88%
Tlak983 hPa
ViditelnostExcellent · 60 km
Kvalita ovzduší25 · Good
Východ slunce7:28 AM
Západ slunce6:07 PM
Měsíc🌔 Waxing gibbous · 83%

Open-Meteo Updated 3:39 PM, srp 24 local time.

⚠️st, srp 26: heavy rain, 45 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️čt, srp 27: heavy rain, 30 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️ne, srp 30: freezing overnight, -0°C (32°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️po, srp 31: freezing overnight, -1°C (31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️st, zář 2: heavy rain, 31 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

sourday, srp 29

🌦️ 7° / 3°

Light drizzle · 61% rain · wind 4 km/h

neday, srp 30

🌨️ 5° / -0°

Light snow showers · 72% rain · wind 6 km/h

Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu

TypLake
RegionOtago
Zemělisý Zéland
KontinentOceánie
Souřadnice45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Maximum depth380 m
Known fora Z-shaped lake at Queenstown
Místní čas3:39 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsúnor
KlimaTemperate

Co dělat in Lake Wakatipu

Atrakce, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Wakatipu.

Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Lake Wakatipu

Go in únor. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: červen, září and říjen - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

leden★★★★
únor★★★★
březen★★★★
duben★★★☆☆
kvě★★★☆☆
červen★★☆☆☆
červenec★★☆☆☆
srpen★★★☆☆
září☆☆☆☆
říjen★★☆☆☆
listopad★★★★
prosinec★★★★

What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid červen, září and říjen - historically the least comfortable months here.

Letiště near Lake Wakatipu

Closest airports s IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Queenstown AirportZQN7 kmQueenstown

Explore Lake Wakatipu

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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 Oceánie.

What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu právě teď?

It is currently 10°C (50°F) s zataženo. Vlhkost is 74% and wind is 3 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Lake Wakatipu?

únor offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. červen, září and říjen 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 3:39 PM.

What is the nearest airport do Lake Wakatipu?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.

What are the top things do 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Mapaa tilesOpenStreetMapaa contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 srpen 24, 2026 at 3:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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