Wanaka Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Wanaka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februarie | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| martie | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprilie | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iunie | 9° | 4° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iulie | 8° | 3° | 103 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 10° | 3° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembrie | 12° | 4° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octombrie | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noiembrie | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| decembrie | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares cu nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wanaka.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | 47 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 52 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1645 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 53 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5692 mm |
Cea mai bună perioadă Wanaka
Go in februarie and martie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: iulie, septembrie and octombrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 17°C is 3.1°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 45 mm is forecast, which is enough și soak trails and slow traffic.
Rafale și 66 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in decembrie și februarie.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 66 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid iulie, septembrie and octombrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Are o populație de aproximativ 9.500.
Acum sunt 17°C (63°F) in Wanaka cu ploaie. Temperatura resimțită este 17°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 13°C și 17°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - condiții bune.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Wanaka is februarie and martie. Clima este temperate. iulie, septembrie and octombrie tend și be the least comfortable months. februarie is the warmest month cu average highs near 22°C, while iulie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 17°C is 3.1°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 1 PM și 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.4/10. Rafale și 66 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wanaka
| Tip | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Țară | Noua Zeelandă |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordonate | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Populație | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Ora locală | 6:58 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februarie and martie |
| Climă | Temperate |
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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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Wanaka acum?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) cu ploaie. Umiditate is 82% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Wanaka?
februarie and martie offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. iulie, septembrie and octombrie 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 6:58 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport și Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things și 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
