Lake Wakatipu Reiser Guide
Lake Wakatipu travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time til visit, things til do and nearby places.
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 10°C (50°F) in Lake Wakatipu med klarvær. Det føles som 8°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 6°C til 17°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 17°C is 3.7°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 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.
Kart over Lake Wakatipu
Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Koordinater: 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Været i Lake Wakatipu akkurat nå
Open-Meteo Updated 9:08 PM, okt 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 17° / 7°
Overskyet · 16% rain · wind 10 km/h
☁️ 19° / 10°
Overskyet · 6% rain · wind 7 km/h
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 | 9:08 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
Ting å gjøre in Lake Wakatipu
Attraksjoner, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Wakatipu.
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 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.
Flyplasser near Lake Wakatipu
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 7 km | Queenstown |
Explore Lake Wakatipu
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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 10°C (50°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 71% and wind is 4 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 9:08 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. |
|---|---|
| Kart tiles | OpenStreetKart 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
