Wanaka Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Wanaka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 22° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 22° | 12° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 9° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 6° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 9° | 4° | 99 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 8° | 3° | 103 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | 10° | 3° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 188 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 5° | 240 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 18° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 11° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wanaka
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wanaka compares med 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Wanaka
Go in februari 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.
What this means for Wanaka
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is in line med the 14°C typical for this month.
A 65% 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 och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juli, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. Befolkningen är cirka 9.500.
Just nu är det 9°C (49°F) in Wanaka med mulet. Det känns som 7°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 8°C och 14°C. Risken för nederbörd är 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - bra förhållanden.
Bästa tiden att besöka Wanaka is februari and mars. Klimatet är temperate. juli, september and oktober tend och be the least comfortable months. februari 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.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is in line med the 14°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 6 PM och 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wanaka today at 9.5/10. 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
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Land | Nya Zeeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321) |
| Befolkning | 9.500 |
| Known for | lakeside base for Mount Aspiring |
| Lokal tid | 2:54 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februari and mars |
| Klimat | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Wanaka just nu?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 73% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Wanaka?
februari 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 2:54 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport och Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
