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Wanaka weather

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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Wanaka and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to Wanaka? Wanaka, New Zealand, sits at 44.7°S in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Wanaka right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a ski trip, watch the temperature and where the models disagree on the freezing level.

Best time to visit Wanaka

The most comfortable time to visit Wanaka is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Wanaka weather by month

what to expect in Wanaka through the year

Here is Wanaka's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Wanaka by season.

Jan
23°
13°
Warm
Feb
21°
12°
Mild
Mar
18°
Mild
Apr
16°
Mild
May
12°
Cool
Jun
Cool
Jul
Cool
Aug
10°
Cool
Sep
12°
Cool
Wettest
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
18°
Mild
Dec
21°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
The most comfortable time to visit Wanaka is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
Will it rain in Wanaka during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for Wanaka - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wanaka?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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