Wanaka Weather in August

What's the weather like in Wanaka (Otago) in August 2024?

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.

Wanaka weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Wanaka average temperature in August

August rainfall

Wanaka average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Wanaka average rain in August

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 2024.

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Wanaka weather stats

Wanaka weather statistics
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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