Lake Wakatipu Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 10° | 2° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 18° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares με nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Wakatipu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown | 2 km | 10°C | about the same | 1645 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 7 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Wanaka | 53 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 76 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 76 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Lake Wakatipu
Go in Φεβρουάριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 23°C is 10.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Βροχή 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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 19°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 17°C (62°F) in Lake Wakatipu με Αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 16°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 7°C έως 23°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Lake Wakatipu is Φεβρουάριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Ιανουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near 21°C, while Ιούλιος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 23°C is 10.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 1 PM έως 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 10/10. 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 Lake Wakatipu
| Τύπος | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 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 |
| Τοπική ώρα | 5:34 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Φεβρουάριος |
| Κλίμα | Temperate |
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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 Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu τώρα?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) με Αίθριος. Υγρασία is 59% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Lake Wakatipu?
Φεβρουάριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος 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 5:34 PM.
What is the nearest airport έως Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
