Geografía of Lake Wakatipu
Geografía of Lake Wakatipu: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografía of Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown is 2 km a the north, Queenstown Airport is 7 km a the north-east, Wanaka is 53 km a the north-east and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand is 76 km a the north-west.
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Coordenadas: 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu
| Tipo | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continentee | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 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 |
| Hora local | 7:47 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mejores meses | febrero |
| Clima | Temperate |
Resumen
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Ahora mismo hay 4°C (40°F) in Lake Wakatipu con nieve intensa showers. La sensación térmica es de 3°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 4°C a 9°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 5.5/10 – aceptable — planifica según el tiempo.
La mejor época para visitar Lake Wakatipu is febrero. El clima es temperate. junio, septiembre and octubre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. enero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 21°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 2°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 7 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and South Island.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 9°C is in line con the 9°C typical for this month. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 9/10. Nieve is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Clima in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 9° | 3° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | 8° | 2° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 9° | 2° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septiembre | 10° | 3° | 343 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octubre | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | 18° | 7° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu ahora mismo?
It is currently 4°C (40°F) con nieve intensa showers. Humedad is 100% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lake Wakatipu?
febrero offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. junio, septiembre and octubre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Wakatipu in?
Lake Wakatipu observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The hora local is 7:47 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Mapaa tiles | OpenStreetMapaa 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
