New Zealand
Wanaka in August: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Wanaka in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 5 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
21/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#9
Sun
#9
Published best categories: none
Wanaka · AugustPhoto: Julrob Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 5 °C
- Average low
- -1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 91 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 3 | -2 | 15 | 113 | 2.0 | 94 | 1.8 | 21 |
| August (selected) | 5 | -1 | 17 | 121 | 2.9 | 91 | 2.1 | 21 |
| September | 8 | -0 | 17 | 133 | 4.4 | 87 | 2.7 | 26 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (21/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | ±0 | -1.8 °C | -1 °C | -1.8 | -7.5 mm | -0.9 h | +2.5 % | -0.3 m/s |
| September | +5 | +2.7 °C | +1 °C | +0.1 | +11.8 mm | +1.5 h | -4.4 % | +0.6 m/s |
All twelve months in context
Find a place to stay
Where to stay in Wanaka
Compare available stays, prices and cancellation terms for Wanaka on Booking.com.
Booking.comFind places to stayAffiliate link: there is no extra cost to you.
Useful next decisions
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Wanaka in August?
The average daily high is around 5 °C, with an average daily low of about -1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in August?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 121 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
By the climate score, February are the strongest months for Wanaka. August is not among them.