Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Wānaka is March, when temperatures average 8–17 °C (46–62 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 55%. Expect mild days, with around 21 excellent days in a typical March. February, March, and November are the most reliable months, with milder temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings mild days, with around 22 excellent days.
February
February is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 19 excellent days.
March
March is the year's best month for climbing — expect mild days, with around 21 excellent days.
April
A typical April brings cool days, with around 15 excellent days.
May
A typical May brings cool days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
June
A typical June brings rainy, cool days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
July
A typical July brings cool days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
August
A typical August brings cool days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
September
A typical September brings rainy, cool days, with around 5 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
October
A typical October brings rainy, cool days, with around 12 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
November
November is among the year's most reliable months — expect rainy, mild days, with around 15 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings rainy, mild days, with around 13 excellent days. Rain takes out most of the rest.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 4 | 5 | 10–20 °C 50–67 °F | 11 | 53% |
| February | 19 | 5 | 4 | 9–19 °C 49–66 °F | 9 | 53% |
| March | 21 | 5 | 5 | 8–17 °C 46–62 °F | 9 | 55% |
| April | 15 | 4 | 11 | 6–13 °C 43–56 °F | 11 | 62% |
| May | 11 | 6 | 14 | 4–11 °C 40–51 °F | 9 | 64% |
| June | 3 | 5 | 22 | 2–7 °C 36–45 °F | 12 | 71% |
| July | 3 | 7 | 21 | 1–6 °C 34–43 °F | 8 | 71% |
| August | 3 | 6 | 22 | 1–7 °C 34–45 °F | 11 | 67% |
| September | 5 | 6 | 19 | 2–9 °C 35–49 °F | 16 | 63% |
| October | 12 | 7 | 12 | 4–12 °C 39–54 °F | 13 | 61% |
| November | 15 | 5 | 10 | 6–15 °C 44–60 °F | 12 | 58% |
| December | 13 | 6 | 12 | 9–17 °C 48–63 °F | 17 | 57% |