Wanaka Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februar | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★★☆ |
| Dezember | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit Wanaka
Go in Februar and März. 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 13°C is in line mit the 14°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Juli, September and Oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 9.500.
Aktuell sind es 13°C (56°F) in Wanaka mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 10°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 6°C und 13°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.2/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Wanaka is Februar and März. Das Klima ist temperate. Juli, September and Oktober sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 22°C, während Juli ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 3°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 47 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is in line mit the 14°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 2 PM und 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.5/10. 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.
Quick facts about Wanaka
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Bevölkerung | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Ortszeit | 4:08 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste Monate | Februar and März |
| 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 Ozeanien.
What is the weather like in Wanaka jetzt?
It is currently 13°C (56°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 61% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Wanaka?
Februar and März 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 Ortszeit is 4:08 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport und Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
