Lake Wakatipu אקלים and Average מזג אוויר
אקלים of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
אקלים in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| חודש | Avg high | Avg low | גשםfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ינואר | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| פברואר | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| מרץ | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| אפריל | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| מאי | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| יוני | 9° | 3° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| יולי | 8° | 2° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אוגוסט | 9° | 2° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ספטמבר | 10° | 3° | 343 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| אוקטובר | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| נובמבר | 18° | 7° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| דצמבר | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
אקלים type: Temperate. מקור: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
גבוהest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares עם 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 | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 7 km | 10°C | about the same | 1661 mm |
| Wanaka | 53 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 76 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5628 mm |
| Milford Sound | 76 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5628 mm |
הזמן הטוב ביותר לביקור Lake Wakatipu
Go in פברואר. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: יוני, ספטמבר and אוקטובר - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is slightly warmer than average for אוגוסט. The forecast high of 10°C is 1.8°C above the 9°C typical for this month.
A 56% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in דצמבר ל- פברואר.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What ל- pack, what ל- skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid יוני, ספטמבר and אוקטובר - historically the least comfortable months here.
סיכום
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
כרגע הטמפרטורה היא 10°C (51°F) in Lake Wakatipu עם מעונן. מרגיש כמו 9°C. היום הטמפרטורות נעות בין 4°C ל- 10°C. הסיכוי למשקעים הוא 56%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - תנאים טובים.
הזמן הטוב ביותר לבקר בLake Wakatipu is פברואר. האקלים הוא temperate. יוני, ספטמבר and אוקטובר tend ל- be the least comfortable months. ינואר is the warmest month עם average highs near 21°C, while אוגוסט is the coldest עם 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.
במילים פשוטות. Today is slightly warmer than average for אוגוסט. The forecast high of 10°C is 1.8°C above the 9°C typical for this month. The best window ל- be outside is roughly 3 PM ל- 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 9.7/10. 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.
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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 אוקיאניה.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu עכשיו?
It is currently 10°C (51°F) עם מעונן. לחות is 73% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time ל- visit Lake Wakatipu?
פברואר offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. יוני, ספטמבר and אוקטובר are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Wakatipu in?
Lake Wakatipu observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:57 PM.
What is the nearest airport ל- Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things ל- 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. |
|---|---|
| תחזית and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| איכות האוויר and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| אקלים 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 אוגוסט 24, 2026 at 2:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
