City in Otago

Geografi of Wanaka

Geografi of Wanaka: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☀️ 10°C now🕔 10:43 AM local📅 Best: februar and marts👥 9.500

Geografi of Wanaka

Latitude-44.7032
Longitude169.1321
HemisphereSouthern

Queenstown Airport is 47 km og the south-west, Queenstown is 52 km og the south-west, Lake Wakatipu is 53 km og the south-west and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is 98 km og the west.

Kort over Wanaka

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

Koordinater: 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321)

Quick facts about Wanaka

TypeCity
RegionOtago
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321)
Befolkning9.500
Known forlakeside base for Mount Aspiring
Lokal tid10:43 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsfebruar and marts
KlimaTemperate

Resumé

Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Der bor omkring 9.500.

Lige nu er det 10°C (50°F) in Wanaka med klar himmel. Det føles som 9°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 6°C og 17°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Wanaka is februar and marts. Klimaet er temperate. juli, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 22°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 2.8°C above the 14°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 Wanaka 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 Wanaka month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar22°12°132 mm★★★★☆
februar22°12°59 mm★★★★☆
marts19°11°88 mm★★★★☆
april16°9°117 mm★★★☆☆
maj12°6°108 mm★★★☆☆
juni9°4°99 mm★★★☆☆
juli8°3°103 mm★★☆☆☆
august10°3°118 mm★★☆☆☆
september12°4°188 mm★★☆☆☆
oktober14°5°240 mm★★☆☆☆
november18°9°112 mm★★★★☆
december20°11°132 mm★★★★☆

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Explore Wanaka

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Geografi for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wanaka?

Wanaka is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -44.7032, 169.1321. It lies in Oceanien.

What is the weather like in Wanaka lige nu?

It is currently 10°C (50°F) med klar himmel. Luftfugtighed is 83% and wind is 4 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Wanaka?

februar and marts offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. juli, september and oktober 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 10:43 AM.

How many people live in Wanaka?

Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.

What is the nearest airport og Wanaka?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.

What are the top things og 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.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 10:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

More from Davil Hofile