Wānaka weather in August
August in Wānaka: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Wānaka · #378 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wānaka climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.7 cm / 5.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wānaka in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Wānaka?
- August in Wānaka: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Wānaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Wānaka in August?
- In August, Wānaka averages a daily high of 7°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 94.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wānaka in August?
- Wānaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in August.
- Does it snow in Wānaka in August?
- Wānaka sees roughly 14.7 cm of snowfall in August.