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Weather in Wanaka for October 2025

Your guide to Wanaka weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Wanaka usually enjoys a light touch of snow in October.
    According to Wanaka snow forecast for October 2025, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, October 2025 in Wanaka has been significantly cooler than historical averages by -2 °C, with average temperature of 6.8 °C.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wanaka at the beginning of October is 7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.9 °C by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Wanaka in October is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 245.3 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Wanaka Weather October

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September
November
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light freezing rain
6°
2
Light freezing rain
6°
3
Sunny
5°
4
Partly cloudy
7°
5
Sunny
9°
6
Light rain
9°
7
Light rain shower
7°
8
Partly cloudy
7°
9
Patchy rain possible
8°
10
Sunny
10°
11
Patchy rain possible
9°
12
Patchy rain possible
10°
13
Light rain shower
7°
14
Moderate rain
8°
15
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
6°
16
Patchy rain possible
10°
17
Light drizzle
11°
18
Patchy rain possible
12°
19
Sunny
12°
20
Overcast
11°
21
Patchy rain possible
12°
22
Patchy rain possible
12°
23
Overcast
12°
24
Moderate rain
9°
25
Partly cloudy
10°
26
Light rain shower
9°
27
Heavy snow
4°
28
Patchy rain possible
6°
29
Patchy rain possible
10°
30
Sunny
15°
31
Patchy rain possible
8°

Temperatures trend during October in Wanaka

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Wanaka day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Oct. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 6° /-1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
2 Oct. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 6° /-4° 27.5 mm 0 cm
3 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-1° 10.6 mm 0 cm
4 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /2° 8.1 mm 0 cm
5 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 1.3 mm 0 cm
6 Oct. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /0° 9.4 mm 0 cm
7 Oct. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /0° 3.7 mm 0 cm
8 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /1° 12.3 mm 0 cm
9 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /1° 5.3 mm 0 cm
10 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 5.1 mm 0 cm
11 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 5 mm 0 cm
12 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 4 mm 0 cm
13 Oct. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /0° 6.2 mm 0 cm
14 Oct. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /0° 12 mm 0 cm
15 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 6° /-2° 11.8 mm 0 cm
16 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /0° 11 mm 0.1 cm
17 Oct. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 11° /1° 3.5 mm 0 cm
18 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /2° 9.7 mm 0 cm
19 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /3° 1.3 mm 0 cm
20 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /2° 26.3 mm 0 cm
21 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 2.6 mm 0 cm
22 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 1.5 mm 0 cm
23 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /3° 30 mm 0 cm
24 Oct. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /3° 31.7 mm 0 cm
25 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /2° 0.8 mm 0 cm
26 Oct. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /0° 35 mm 0 cm
27 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 4° /-2° 13.9 mm 5.1 cm
28 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-3° 1.6 mm 0.8 cm
29 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /-1° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
30 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
31 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 0.5 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wanaka in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Wanaka forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wanaka in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wanaka during October?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Wanaka during October?
Significant rainfall exceeding 245.3 mm is expected in Wanaka during October, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Wanaka in October 2025?
Wanaka experiences an average snowfall of 2.895 cm during October, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Wanaka during October?
The average wind speed in Wanaka during October is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wanaka snow forecast October 2025

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