City in Otago

Wanaka 气候 and Average 天气

气候 of Wanaka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 10°C now🕔 9:06 AM local📅 Best: 二月 and 三月👥 9.500

气候 in Wanaka month by month

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

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月22°12°132 mm★★★★☆
二月22°12°59 mm★★★★☆
三月19°11°88 mm★★★★☆
四月16°9°117 mm★★★☆☆
五月12°6°108 mm★★★☆☆
六月9°4°99 mm★★★☆☆
七月8°3°103 mm★★☆☆☆
八月10°3°118 mm★★☆☆☆
九月12°4°188 mm★★☆☆☆
十月14°5°240 mm★★☆☆☆
十一月18°9°112 mm★★★★☆
十二月20°11°132 mm★★★★☆

气候 type: Temperate. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Wanaka

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day29°C一月 20, 2025
Coldest night-1°C六月 8, 2025
Wettest day80 mm七月 1, 2024

How Wanaka compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Wanaka.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Queenstown Airport47 km10°C1°C cooler1625 mm
Queenstown52 km10°C1°C cooler1627 mm
Lake Wakatipu53 km10°C1°C cooler1625 mm
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand98 km12°C+1°C warmer5679 mm
Milford Sound98 km12°C+1°C warmer5679 mm

最佳旅游时间 Wanaka

Go in 二月 and 三月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 七月, 九月 and 十月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★★★☆
二月★★★★☆
三月★★★★☆
四月★★★☆☆
五月★★★☆☆
六月★★★☆☆
七月★★☆☆☆
八月★★☆☆☆
九月★★☆☆☆
十月★★☆☆☆
十一月★★★★☆
十二月★★★★☆

What this means for Wanaka

Compared,天气为normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for 十月. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.6°C below the 14°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

旅行 and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 十二月至二月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 七月, 九月 and 十月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Wanaka is a city in Otago. Wanaka is known for lakeside base for Mount Aspiring. 人口约为9.500.

目前气温为10°C (49°F) in Wanaka,天气为light drizzle. 体感温度为7°C. 今天气温在7°C至12°C. 降水概率为100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - 一般 — 根据天气安排.

最佳旅游时间是Wanaka is 二月 and 三月. 气候为temperate. 七月, 九月 and 十月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 二月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 22°C, while 七月 is the coldest,天气为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.

简单来说。 Today is slightly cooler than average for 十月. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.6°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 9 AM至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

类型City
RegionOtago
国家新西兰
大洲大洋洲
坐标44°42′11.5″S 169°7′55.6″E (-44.7032, 169.1321)
人口9.500
Known forlakeside base for Mount Aspiring
当地时间9:06 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best months二月 and 三月
气候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 大洋洲.

What is the weather like in Wanaka现在?

It is currently 10°C (49°F),天气为light drizzle. 湿度 is 86% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Wanaka?

二月 and 三月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Wanaka, which has a temperate climate. 七月, 九月 and 十月 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 9:06 AM.

How many people live in Wanaka?

Wanaka has a population of approximately 9.500.

What is the nearest airport至Wanaka?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 47 km away.

What are the top things至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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 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 十月 29, 2026 at 9:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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