The weather in February in Wanaka

It's pleasantly warm in February in Wanaka with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.

Looking for great weather? February is a good time to be in Wanaka. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Wanaka, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2016, Wanaka reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,2 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for Wanaka

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wanaka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Wanaka New York
Average temperature 21°C 6°C
Max. temperature 24°C 10°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 73 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 10 days 11 days
Total snowfall 1,2 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 1 day 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Wanaka with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Wanaka is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Wanaka, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Wanaka

Temperature in February in Wanaka over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February 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.

Daily Precipitation in February in Wanaka

Total precipitation in February in Wanaka over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Wanaka

Snowfall in February in Wanaka per year

Daily UV index in February in Wanaka

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Wanaka, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.