Geografi of Lake Wakatipu
Geografi of Lake Wakatipu: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografi of Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown is 2 km og the north, Queenstown Airport is 7 km og the north-east, Wanaka is 53 km og the north-east and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is 76 km og the north-west.
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Koordinater: 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 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 |
| Lokal tid | 10:42 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
Resumé
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Lige nu er det 9°C (49°F) in Lake Wakatipu med overskyet. Det føles som 8°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 6°C og 16°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Lake Wakatipu is februar. Klimaet er temperate. august, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is 2.8°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 3 PM og 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 9.9/10. 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.
Klima in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 2° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 18° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu lige nu?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 89% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Lake Wakatipu?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. august, september and oktober 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 10:42 AM.
What is the nearest airport og Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Kort tiles | OpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
