Our verdict
The best time to visit Wanaka is April
During the warmer months, temperatures in Wanaka can rise to a maximum of 20℃ (67℉). The weather in the winter, especially around July, can reach a minimum of -5℃ (23℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Wanaka, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around December. The wet season in Wanaka falls around December, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in June instead.
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Wanaka seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Wanaka as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Wanaka is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Wanaka
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Wanaka for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Wanaka climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Wanaka for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Wanaka in January
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Wanaka in February
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Wanaka in March
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Wanaka in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in May
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in June
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in July
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (3") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in August
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in September
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 18 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Wanaka in October
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in November
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Wanaka in December
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Wanaka in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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