Wanaka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Wanaka. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in February to -3°C (27°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Wanaka has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1478 mm (58 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Wanaka enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 147 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation, while in July, Wanaka receives about 104 mm (4.1 in). For more details, please visit our Wanaka Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Wanaka can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine