Wanaka Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Wanaka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 9° | 4° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 8° | 3° | 103 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 10° | 3° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | 12° | 4° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Wanaka
Go in febrero and marzo. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: julio, septiembre and octubre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 20°C is 5.5°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
Lluvia 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid julio, septiembre and octubre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 9.500.
Ahora mismo hay 11°C (52°F) in Wanaka con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 10°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 8°C a 20°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.2/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Wanaka is febrero and marzo. El clima es temperate. julio, septiembre and octubre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 22°C, mientras julio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 3°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 47 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 20°C is 5.5°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 4 PM a 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing 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.
Quick facts about Wanaka
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continente | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Población | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Hora local | 12:48 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Mejores meses | febrero and marzo |
| Clima | 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 Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Wanaka ahora mismo?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) con despejado. Humedad is 81% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Wanaka?
febrero and marzo offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. julio, septiembre and octubre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wanaka in?
Wanaka observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 12:48 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport a Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 22, 2026 at 12:48 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
