Wanaka Weather in August
What's the weather like in Wanaka (Otago) in August 2025?
The climate in Wanaka during August can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
August is in the winter in Wanaka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 8.3°C 46.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -0.9°C 30.5°F |
| Average temperature | 3.7°C 38.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Wanaka
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wanaka in August 2025.
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Wanaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 115mm 4.5ins |
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