When is the best time to go to Wanaka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wanaka, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Wanaka
Wanaka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wanaka are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 96mm | 7.7hrs | 16.3hrs |
January in Wanaka is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wanaka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Wanaka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 63mm | 7.5hrs | 15hrs |
February in Wanaka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wanaka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Wanaka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 104mm | 6.3hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Wanaka is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wanaka.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wanaka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 87mm | 5.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
Wanaka's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wanaka.
April is in the fall / autumn in Wanaka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 99mm | 3.6hrs | 10.7hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Wanaka and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Wanaka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 88mm | 3.2hrs | 16.3hrs |
June in Wanaka is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Wanaka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 84mm | 3.2hrs | 15hrs |
July in Wanaka is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Wanaka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 92mm | 4.4hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Wanaka is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Wanaka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 109mm | 5.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
Wanaka's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Wanaka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 115mm | 6.2hrs | 10.7hrs |
October is a damp month in Wanaka and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Wanaka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 89mm | 7.2hrs | 16.3hrs |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Wanaka during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Wanaka.
November is in the spring in Wanaka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 94mm | 7.6hrs | 15hrs |
December in Wanaka is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wanaka.
December is in the summer in Wanaka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 16.6°C 61.9°F |
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