Wanaka Weather Forecast
Wanaka weather: 53°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Wanaka
No snow is in the current forecast window for Wanaka.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Wanaka
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 44° | 98% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 43° | 100% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 43° | 100% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 41° | 70% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 60° / 37° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 46° | 38% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 59° / 52° | 73% · 1,5 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 54° | 56% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 39% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 54° | 28% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 49° | 40% · 0,4 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 47° | 39% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 69° / 46° | 37% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 48° | 35% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 48° | 47% · 1,7 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 40° | 58% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
Climate in Wanaka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 54° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 54° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 67° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 61° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 54° | 42° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 48° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 37° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 50° | 38° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 53° | 38° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 57° | 42° | 9,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 48° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 53° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- 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 July, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 46% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. July, September and October 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 7:22 PM.
How many people live in Wanaka?
Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.
What is the nearest airport to Wanaka?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 29 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
