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Wanaka in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Wanaka in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 10 °C. With about 18 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
30/100 · #7
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#12
Sun
#5
Published best categories: none
Wanaka · OctoberPhoto: Julrob Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 10 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 8 | -0 | 17 | 133 | 4.4 | 87 | 2.7 | 26 |
| October (selected) | 10 | 1 | 18 | 141 | 5.9 | 83 | 2.9 | 30 |
| November | 13 | 3 | 16 | 126 | 7.6 | 80 | 2.8 | 41 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (30/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -4 | -2.4 °C | -1.4 °C | -0.8 | -8.8 mm | -1.5 h | +3.4 % | -0.2 m/s |
| November | +11 | +2.5 °C | +1.7 °C | -2.2 | -15.2 mm | +1.7 h | -3.5 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Wanaka in October?
The average daily high is around 10 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in October?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 141 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. October is not among them.