The best time to visit Wanaka
Month-by-month climate averages for Wanaka, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Wanaka is usually January, February, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Wanaka is warmest in January (highs near 21°C) and coldest in June (lows around 1°C), with roughly 707 mm of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, November and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Wanaka forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Wanaka weather by month
what to expect in Wanaka through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.