Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
47°Ftypical Aug high
Wānaka
New Zealand · Oceania
Wānaka is most comfortable in early local autumn. Local summers are mild and local winters are cool. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
34°F to 70°F
Rain
12 days/mo
Sunshine
8.9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Several days with snow or mixed precipitation.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 42° and nights feel near 34°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
27%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 46°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain18%
Cloud85%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday45°F
Rain18%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon46°F
Rain18%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowevening43°F
Rain18%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology