City in Otago

Wanaka Reiser Guide

Wanaka travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time til visit, things til do and nearby places.

☁️ 13°C now🕔 3:50 PM local📅 Best: februar and mars👥 9.500

Sammendrag

Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Befolkningen er rundt 9.500.

Akkurat nå er det 13°C (56°F) in Wanaka med overskyet. Det føles som 10°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 6°C til 13°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - utmerket — dra nå.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke Wanaka is februar and mars. Klimaet er temperate. juli, september and oktober tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 22°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 3°C.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 47 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is in line med the 14°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. hiking is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.5/10. 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 Wanaka

Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinater: 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321)

Været i Wanaka akkurat nå

☁️
13°C
Overskyet · feels like 10°C
Luftfuktighet61%
Vind14 km/h NNW
Vindkast34 km/h
UV-indeks5 · Moderat
Skydekke98%
Lufttrykk988 hPa
SiktExcellent · 54 km
Luftkvalitet24 · Good
Soloppgang7:07 AM
Solnedgang7:56 PM
Måne🌗 Last quarter · 33%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Open-Meteo Updated 3:50 PM, okt 6 local time.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 10

☁️ 17° / 9°

Overskyet · 5% rain · wind 9 km/h

sønday, okt 11

🌤️ 19° / 10°

Mest klart · 12% rain · wind 7 km/h

Quick facts about Wanaka

TypeCity
RegionOtago
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOseania
Koordinater44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321)
Befolkning9.500
Known forlakeside base for Mount Aspiring
Lokal tid3:50 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsfebruar and mars
KlimaTemperate

Ting å gjøre in Wanaka

Attraksjoner, parks and landmarks in and around Wanaka.

Beste tid å besøke Wanaka

Go in februar and mars. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juli, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★☆
februar★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
april★★★☆☆
mai★★★☆☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★☆☆☆
august★★☆☆☆
september★★☆☆☆
oktober★★☆☆☆
november★★★★☆
desember★★★★☆

What til pack, what til skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juli, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.

Flyplasser near Wanaka

Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Queenstown AirportZQN47 kmQueenstown

Explore Wanaka

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wanaka?

Wanaka is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -44.7032, 169.1321. It lies in Oseania.

What is the weather like in Wanaka akkurat nå?

It is currently 13°C (56°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 61% and wind is 14 km/h.

When is the best time til visit Wanaka?

februar and mars offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. juli, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Wanaka in?

Wanaka observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 3:50 PM.

How many people live in Wanaka?

Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.

What is the nearest airport til Wanaka?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.

What are the top things til do in Wanaka?

Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kart tilesOpenStreetKart contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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