Wanaka Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Wanaka 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 | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 9° | 4° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 8° | 3° | 103 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 10° | 3° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares med 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 | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 52 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1645 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 53 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5692 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Wanaka
Go in februar and marts. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juli, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is in line med the 14°C typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juli, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 14°C (57°F) in Wanaka med overskyet. Det føles som 11°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 8°C og 14°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - gode forhold.
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 about average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is in line med the 14°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 6 PM og 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wanaka
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Befolkning | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Lokal tid | 3:14 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar and marts |
| Klima | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Wanaka lige nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 61% and wind is 14 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 3:14 PM.
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.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
