Monthly climate guide
Wanaka weather in August
Expect cold weather in Wanaka in August: afternoons reach about 6°C (43°F), while nights drop to around -1°C (31°F). Around 96 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- Just 170 km apart, but Wanaka runs about 4°C cooler than Dunedin this month.
- Seasonally, August counts as late winter in Wanaka — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Wanaka than August.
- Pack for frost — nights average -1°C in August.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
6°C
43°F
Avg low
-1°C
31°F
Rainfall
96 mm
wet
Humidity
91%
relative
Sky
63%
cloud · often cloudy
Wanaka weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 44°F | 146 mm | 76% | 65% |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 44°F | 111 mm | 78% | 60% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 108 mm | 81% | 60% |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 109 mm | 86% | 63% |
| May | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 131 mm | 91% | 64% |
| June | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 107 mm | 94% | 59% |
| July | 4°C / 39°F | -2°C / 29°F | 134 mm | 94% | 62% |
| August | 6°C / 43°F | -1°C / 31°F | 96 mm | 91% | 63% |
| September | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 32°F | 107 mm | 86% | 62% |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 1°C / 34°F | 145 mm | 83% | 70% |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 3°C / 38°F | 121 mm | 80% | 69% |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 42°F | 115 mm | 77% | 69% |
What to pack for August
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Wanaka?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Wanaka →Other New Zealand cities in August
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Wanaka in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Wanaka?
August is cool in Wanaka, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Wanaka in August?
Average highs are about 6°C (43°F) and average lows about -1°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in August?
Wanaka typically gets around 96 mm of rain in August — wet. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Wanaka (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.