Wanaka in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wanaka in august 2025
The weather in Wanaka in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 108.9cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Fog
22% of time
21%
18%
16%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
22%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
21%
17%
16%
Weather at 3am
38°F
27%
18%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wanaka in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wanaka in august.
The climate of Wanaka in august is very bad
In august in Wanaka, the climate is wet (with 5.7in of rainfall over 9 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 6.7in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. The minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Wanaka is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Wanaka in august with a maximum record of 56°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 48% of the month.
In august in Wanaka, the days on average last 10:16. The sun rises at 08:40 and sets at 18:56.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Wanaka:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Wanaka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wanaka in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 108.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.4km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:16 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Wanaka in august 2024:
25°F to 34°F
23°F to 36°F
25°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 41°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 41°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
23°F to 40°F
27°F to 32°F
23°F to 40°F
29°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Wanaka:
| Roys Peak in august | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in august | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in august | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| Haast in august | bad weather |
| Milford Sound in august | very bad weather |
| Te Anau in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in august | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Wanaka
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Wanaka in august:
Weather data for Wanaka for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wanaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wanaka can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Wanaka.