Wanaka Weather
Wanaka weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Wanaka current weather
Wanaka now (local time 20:30)
12°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 2 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
5° – 17°C
Rain likely on 1 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☀️
17°
5°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
⛅
17°
6°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
☁️
14°
6°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
16°
9°
💧76%
Thu
10/8
☁️
14°
8°
💧34%
Fri
10/9
☁️
17°
6°
💧0%
Sat
10/10
🌤️
17°
8°
💧4%
Sun
10/11
☁️
17°
9°
💧16%
Mon
10/12
☁️
17°
8°
💧20%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
13°
12°
💧37%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
12°
10°
💧41%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
13°
8°
💧39%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
15°
8°
💧23%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
13°
8°
💧20%
Best time to visit Wanaka
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Wanaka are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 21°C) and the coldest is July (average low 1°C).
Wanaka climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 21°C | 10°C | 134 mm | 77% | -1°C |
| FebBest | 21°C | 10°C | 101 mm | 78% | -2°C |
| MarBest | 19°C | 9°C | 104 mm | 82% | -6°C |
| AprBest | 15°C | 6°C | 101 mm | 86% | -13°C |
| May | 11°C | 4°C | 124 mm | 92% | -19°C |
| Jun | 8°C | 2°C | 115 mm | 94% | -24°C |
| Jul | 7°C | 1°C | 105 mm | 94% | -25°C |
| Aug | 9°C | 2°C | 101 mm | 91% | -23°C |
| Sep | 12°C | 4°C | 121 mm | 86% | -21°C |
| OctBest | 14°C | 5°C | 123 mm | 83% | -17°C |
| NovBest | 17°C | 7°C | 117 mm | 80% | -11°C |
| DecBest | 19°C | 9°C | 136 mm | 78% | -4°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Wanaka weather month by month: what to wear
Wanaka in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Wanaka is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C, around 123 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka in NovemberBest month
November in Wanaka is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, around 117 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka in DecemberBest month
December in Wanaka is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C, around 136 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka in JanuaryBest month
January in Wanaka is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, around 134 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka in FebruaryBest month
February in Wanaka is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka in MarchBest month
March in Wanaka is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Wanaka in AprilBest month
April in Wanaka is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 86% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wanaka in May
May in Wanaka is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C, around 124 mm of rain (some rain) and 92% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wanaka in June
June in Wanaka is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 94% humidity — about 24°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Wanaka in July
July in Wanaka is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C, around 105 mm of rain (some rain) and 94% humidity — about 25°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Wanaka in August
August in Wanaka is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 91% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Wanaka in September
September in Wanaka is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, around 121 mm of rain (some rain) and 86% humidity — about 21°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Wanaka?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Wanaka are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 21°C) and the coldest is July (average low 1°C).
›What's the weather like in Wanaka in October, and what should I wear?
October in Wanaka is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C, around 123 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Wanaka in November, and what should I wear?
November in Wanaka is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, around 117 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Wanaka?
Wanaka is wettest in December, with about 136 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 101 mm.
›How cold does Wanaka get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 7°C by day and 1°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.