Lake in Otago

Best Time до Visit Lake Wakatipu

Лучшее время для посещения Lake Wakatipu: февраль. Месяц-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

⛅ 10°C now🕔 12:31 PM local📅 Best: февраль

Лучшее время для посещения Lake Wakatipu

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

Hardest months: июнь, сентябрь and октябрь - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★★★
февраль★★★★
март★★★★
апрель★★★☆☆
май★★★☆☆
июнь★★☆☆☆
июль★★☆☆☆
август★★★☆☆
сентябрь☆☆☆☆
октябрь★★☆☆☆
ноябрь★★★★
декабрь★★★★

Климат in Lake Wakatipu month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь21°12°132 mm★★★★
февраль21°11°76 mm★★★★
март19°10°103 mm★★★★
апрель16°130 mm★★★☆☆
май12°98 mm★★★☆☆
июнь122 mm★★☆☆☆
июль93 mm★★☆☆☆
август61 mm★★★☆☆
сентябрь10°343 mm☆☆☆☆
октябрь13°255 mm★★☆☆☆
ноябрь18°105 mm★★★★
декабрь20°10°143 mm★★★★

Климат type: Temperate. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Lake Wakatipu compares и nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Wakatipu.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Queenstown2 km10°Cabout the same1661 mm
Queenstown Airport7 km10°Cabout the same1661 mm
Wanaka53 km11°C+1°C warmer1535 mm
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand76 km12°C+1°C warmer5628 mm
Milford Sound76 km12°C+1°C warmer5628 mm

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid июнь, сентябрь and октябрь - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.

Сейчас температура 10°C (49°F) in Lake Wakatipu и Переменная облачность. Ощущается как 8°C. Сегодня температура от 4°C до 10°C. Вероятность осадков — 56%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - Хорошие условия.

Лучшее время для посещения Lake Wakatipu is февраль. Климат — temperate. июнь, сентябрь and октябрь tend до be the least comfortable months. январь is the warmest month и average highs near 21°C, while август is the coldest и 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.

Проще говоря. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 10°C is 1.8°C above the 9°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 2 PM до 5 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.

Погода в Lake Wakatipu сейчас

10°C
Переменная облачность · feels like 8°C
Влажность76%
Ветер5 km/h WSW
Порывы32 km/h
Индекс UV0.7 · Низкий
Облачность76%
Давление984 hPa
ВидимостьExcellent · 60 km
Качество воздуха24 · Good
Восход7:28 AM
Закат6:07 PM
Луна🌔 Waxing gibbous · 83%

Open-Meteo Updated 12:31 PM, авг 24 local time.

⚠️ср, авг 26: heavy rain, 45 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️чт, авг 27: heavy rain, 30 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️вс, авг 30: freezing overnight, -0°C (32°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️пн, авг 31: freezing overnight, -1°C (31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️ср, сен 2: heavy rain, 31 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

сбurday, авг 29

🌦️ 7° / 3°

Light drizzle · 61% rain · wind 4 km/h

всday, авг 30

🌨️ 5° / -0°

Light snow showers · 72% rain · wind 6 km/h

Чем заняться in Lake Wakatipu

Достопримечательности, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Wakatipu.

Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu

ТипLake
RegionOtago
СтранаНовая Зеландия
КонтинентОкеания
Координаты45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Maximum depth380 m
Known fora Z-shaped lake at Queenstown
Местное время12:31 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsфевраль
КлиматTemperate

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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 Океания.

What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu сейчас?

It is currently 10°C (49°F) и Переменная облачность. Влажность is 76% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Lake Wakatipu?

февраль offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. июнь, сентябрь and октябрь 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 12:31 PM.

What is the nearest airport до Lake Wakatipu?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.

What are the top things до 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 август 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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