Lake Wakatipu Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| février | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avril | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juin | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| août | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | 10° | 2° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octobre | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | 18° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| décembre | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Lake Wakatipu
Go in février. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: août, septembre and octobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is much warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 10.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Pluie 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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What à pack, what à 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 août, septembre and octobre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Actuellement, il fait 17°C (62°F) in Lake Wakatipu avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 16°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 7°C à 23°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.9/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Lake Wakatipu is février. Le climat est temperate. août, septembre and octobre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. janvier est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 21°C, tandis que juillet est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 2°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 7 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and South Island.
En termes simples. Today is much warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 10.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 1 PM à 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
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Pays | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Continent | Océanie |
| Coordonnées | 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 |
| Heure locale | 10:31 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | février |
| Climat | 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 Océanie.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu maintenant?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 59% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Lake Wakatipu?
février offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. août, septembre and octobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Wakatipu in?
Lake Wakatipu observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 10:31 PM.
What is the nearest airport à Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 10:31 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
