Wānaka weather in October
October in Wānaka: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Wānaka · #491 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wānaka climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.9 cm / 3.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wānaka in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Wānaka?
- October in Wānaka: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Wānaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Wānaka in October?
- In October, Wānaka averages a daily high of 13°C and a low of 5.3°C, with about 113.1 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wānaka in October?
- Wānaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in October.
- Does it snow in Wānaka in October?
- Wānaka sees roughly 9.9 cm of snowfall in October.