Does it rain a lot in Wanaka?
Rain falls throughout the year in Wanaka. The month with the most rain in Wanaka is December, with an average rainfall of 5.1 inches. The month with the least rain in Wanaka is July, with an average rainfall of 3.4 inches.
What is the temperature of Lake Wanaka?
HOW WARM? (never use the “c” word) In the summer, the Lake starts around 11C and can get up to 20C.
How many days does it rain in Wanaka?
Weather by month // weather averages Wanaka
| January | July | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Temperature °C (°F) | 17.6 °C (63.8) °F | 2.1 °C (35.7) °F |
| Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) | 122 (4.8) | 85 (3.3) |
| Humidity(%) | 67% | 90% |
| Rainy days (d) | 9 | 8 |
How cold does it get in Wanaka?
January has an average maximum temperature of 24.0°C (75.2°F) and is the warmest month of the year. Which is the coldest month in Wanaka? The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 8.0°C (46.4°F).
Does Wanaka get snow?
Queenstown and Wanaka both often have snow on the ground in the middle of winter.
How much snow does Wanaka get?
Treble Cone, Wanaka Renowned for dry powder and plenty of it, Treble Cone receives an average annual snowfall of 5.5 metres and has an average maximum snow depth of 3.25 metres.
Does it snow in Wanaka?
On the mountains around Wanaka there is usually lots of snow on the slopes. It would be quite rare for snow to fall in Wanaka itself in September.
Can you swim in Queenstown lake?
You can’t visit Queenstown in the summer without getting in the lake. Swimming in the lake in Queenstown is one of the most fun things you can do in the town, it’s amazing! Lake Wakatipu is huge, and there are loads of places you can go for a day of swimming by the lake.
Does it snow in Wanaka NZ?
Can you swim in blue pools Wanaka?
Yes, you can swim at the Blue Pools, however, the water is very cold as it is glacier-fed. For your safety, only swim in the pools, not where there is a rushing river. Where are the Blue Pools in New Zealand? The Blue Pools are located 72.6 kilometers north of Wanaka on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Does it snow in Wanaka in July?
In June and July, the days can be the coldest but the snow often at its best. The shortest day is in late June, hence the colder weather.
Does Lake Wanaka freeze over?
Old n’ Crusty I wouldn’t think the lake has frozen over, but it certainly snows in Wanaka. Maybe a couple of times a year. In June 2006 there was a massive storm through out NZ and the whole country got covered.