Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Wanaka, New Zealand in August
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
3.9h
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Wanaka, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August8°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Wanaka's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August92mm average rain
August sits near Wanaka's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary, April, June to August, and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August3.9 hours average sun
August is below Wanaka's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August29 weather score
August scores below Wanaka's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.