Lake Wakatipu Rejser Guide
Lake Wakatipu travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.
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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 18°C (65°F) in Lake Wakatipu med delvist skyet. Det føles som 17°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 11°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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 warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 5.5°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 9.4/10. 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.
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Koordinater: 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Vejret i Lake Wakatipu lige nu
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Open-Meteo Updated 6:29 PM, okt 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 18° / 11°
Overskyet · 4% rain · wind 15 km/h
🌦️ 15° / 7°
Light drizzle · 35% rain · wind 7 km/h
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 | 6:29 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
Ting at lave in Lake Wakatipu
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Wakatipu.
Bedste rejsetid Lake Wakatipu
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: august, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid august, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Lufthavne near Lake Wakatipu
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 7 km | Queenstown |
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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 18°C (65°F) med delvist skyet. Luftfugtighed is 55% and wind is 14 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 6:29 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
