New ZealandThe climate of Wanaka
The current climate in Wanaka features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Wanaka, New Zealand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Wanaka in recent years was 32°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in May 2015.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Wanaka gets 774 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 57 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Wanaka?
The best time to visit Wanaka for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Wanaka. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Wanaka
The climate table of Wanaka shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 71 | 46 | 95 | 81 | 52 | 60 | 53 | 69 | 69 | 63 | 53 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 1,3 | 0,1 | 3,5 | 6,2 | 8,0 | 11 | 6,7 | 6,2 | 8,6 | 5,0 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Wanaka, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Wanaka
Yearly Temperature in Wanaka
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Wanaka, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Wanaka
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wanaka
Average Snowfall per Month in Wanaka
Total Yearly Snowfall in Wanaka
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Wanaka, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Wanaka
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Average weather in Wanaka by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wanaka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.