Wanaka weather in February (Otago, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Wanaka in February? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

February in Wanaka generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. February is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Wanaka in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 201 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time 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 February

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 201 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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?

For visitors traveling to Wanaka, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wanaka.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.