Wanaka weather in August (Otago, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Wanaka usually fare in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During August, Wanaka usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Wanaka in August usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Wanaka. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wanaka climate page with graphs.

 

Wanaka, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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