Wanaka Podnebje and Average Vreme
Podnebje of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebje in Wanaka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marec | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junij | 9° | 4° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julij | 8° | 3° | 103 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avgust | 10° | 3° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Podnebje type: Temperate. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares z 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 | 1627 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 | 5679 mm |
| Milford Sound | 98 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 5679 mm |
Najboljši čas za obisk Wanaka
Go in februar and marec. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: julij, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.6°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december do februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid julij, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Ima približno 9.500.
Trenutno je 10°C (49°F) in Wanaka z light drizzle. Občutek je 7°C. Danes so temperature od 7°C do 12°C. Verjetnost padavin je 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - primerno — načrtujte glede na vreme.
Najboljši čas za obisk Wanaka is februar and marec. Podnebje je temperate. julij, september and oktober tend do be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month z average highs near 22°C, while julij is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.6°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 9 AM do 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.3/10. 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
| Vrsta | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Država | nova Zelandija |
| Celina | Oceanija |
| Koordinate | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Prebivalstvo | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Lokalni čas | 11:20 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar and marec |
| Podnebje | Temperate |
Vreme map for Wanaka
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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 Oceanija.
What is the weather like in Wanaka zdaj?
It is currently 10°C (49°F) z light drizzle. Vlažnost is 86% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Wanaka?
februar and marec offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. julij, 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 11:20 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport do Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 28, 2026 at 11:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





