Lake Wakatipu Putovanja Guide
Lake Wakatipu travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.
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Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Trenutno je 5°C (41°F) in Lake Wakatipu uz light snow showers. Oseća se kao 1°C. Danas su temperature od 4°C do 9°C. Verovatnoća padavina je 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.1/10 - granično.
Najbolje vreme za posetu Lake Wakatipu is februar. Klima je temperate. jun, septembar and oktobar tend do be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month uz average highs near 21°C, while avgust is the coldest uz 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.
Jednostavno rečeno. Today is about average for avgust. The forecast high of 9°C is in line uz the 9°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 11 AM do 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 8.5/10. Udari do 72 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Sneg is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Koordinate: 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667)
Vreme u Lake Wakatipu sada
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 8:36 PM, avg 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 9° / 4°
Light snow showers · 100% rain · wind 15 km/h
🌦️ 6° / 1°
Light drizzle · 54% rain · wind 4 km/h
Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu
| Tip | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Država | Нови Зеланд |
| Kontinent | Okeanija |
| Koordinate | 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 |
| Lokalno vreme | 8:36 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
Šta raditi in Lake Wakatipu
Atrakcije, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Wakatipu.
Najbolje vreme za posetu Lake Wakatipu
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: jun, septembar and oktobar - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 72 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid jun, septembar and oktobar - historically the least comfortable months here.
Aerodromi near Lake Wakatipu
Closest airports uz IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 7 km | Queenstown |
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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 Okeanija.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu sada?
It is currently 5°C (41°F) uz light snow showers. Vlažnost is 79% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Lake Wakatipu?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. jun, septembar and oktobar 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 8:36 PM.
What is the nearest airport do Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Mapaa tiles | OpenStreetMapaa 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 avgust 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
