Lake Wakatipu Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 2° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 18° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares med 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 |
Beste tid å besøke Lake Wakatipu
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: august, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Regn 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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid august, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Akkurat nå er det 8°C (47°F) in Lake Wakatipu med klarvær. Det føles som 7°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 8°C til 15°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Lake Wakatipu is februar. Klimaet er temperate. august, september and oktober tend til be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 4 PM til 7 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 |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 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 |
| Lokal tid | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu akkurat nå?
It is currently 8°C (47°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 77% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Lake Wakatipu?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. august, september and oktober 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 1:02 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
