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Wanaka weather today
Wednesday, 28th October 2026
12°
Light rain
Low -2°
A slightly cool ambiance awaits Wanaka on today, with temperatures hovering between -2 °C in the morning and 12 °C in the afternoon. It'll be quite breezy in Wanaka Today with average wind speeds of 27.7 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 72%, but with light accumulations around 3.21 mm.
12° / -2°
Temp
72%
Rain
28 km/h
Wind
76%
Humidity
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Wanaka hourly forecast for today
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| 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 06:28 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 20:25 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | ||
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| temperatures | -0.3° | 1.4° | -1.2° | -1.7° | 3.1° | -1.3° | -1.4° | Sunrise | 4° | 4.8° | 6.4° | 7.8° | 9.1° | 10.2° | 10.5° | 11.8° | 11.3° | 10.1° | 8.8° | 6.8° | 7.2° | 5.6° | Sunset | 5.7° | 6.8° | 6° | |
| Feels like | -4.6° | -1.3° | -5.4° | -5.8° | 0.9° | -5.5° | -5.5° | 1.8° | 1.7° | 3.2° | 5.1° | 6.1° | 10.2° | 10.5° | 11.8° | 11.3° | 10.1° | 5.5° | 3.2° | 4.7° | 2.3° | 2.6° | 5.1° | 3.3° | |||
| wind speed | 14 km/h | 9 km/h | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 8 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 8 km/h | 14 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 21 km/h | 22 km/h | 20 km/h | 28 km/h | 26 km/h | 19 km/h | 25 km/h | 21 km/h | 13 km/h | 17 km/h | 15 km/h | 9 km/h | 13 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 331° | 330° | 320° | 317° | 329° | 318° | 318° | 330° | 326° | 332° | 335° | 337° | 341° | 338° | 344° | 347° | 341° | 346° | 344° | 347° | 349° | 346° | 340° | 344° | |||
| wind direction | NNW | NNW | NW | NW | NNW | NW | NW | NNW | NW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | N | NNW | NNW | NNW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.6 mm | 0.8 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.4 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 9% | 9% | 11% | 13% | 18% | 17% | 12% | 19% | 19% | 16% | 15% | 13% | 13% | 16% | 14% | 15% | 46% | 48% | 69% | 73% | 68% | 55% | 62% | 33% | |||
| chance for snow | 18% | 15% | 21% | 25% | 15% | 29% | 23% | 19% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 79% | 75% | 82% | 83% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 71% | 64% | 62% | 54% | 54% | 61% | 56% | 62% | 73% | 77% | 88% | 91% | 94% | 95% | 93% | 94% | |||
| dew point | -3.6° | -2.5° | -3.9° | -4.2° | -0.1° | -4.1° | -4.2° | 0.8° | 0° | 0.1° | 1.1° | 0.4° | 1.3° | 3.3° | 3.4° | 4.3° | 5.4° | 5.1° | 5° | 5.9° | 4.8° | 5° | 5.8° | 5.2° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 2 km | 2 km | 2 km | 2 km | 2 km | 2 km | 2 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 1% | 15% | 4% | 27% | 71% | 62% | 26% | 76% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 86% | 99% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 83% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Wanaka today
The weather in Wanaka today is expected to be much warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 12 °C, compared to an average of 5.3 °C for 28th of October in recent years.
temperatures
12 °C
rain
3.2 mm
wind
28 km/h
UV
High
Ski resort forecast - Wanaka
Wanaka: 60 km of pistes between 1,200 and 2,088 m.
Ski condition indexPoor
Summit2,088 m
1,200 m5.6 °C
New Snow0 cm
Forecast snow0 cm
Total length60 km
Season PeriodJun. - Oct.
7-Day ForecastOperating Hours 09:00 - 16:00
Today0 cm12 °C -2 °C
Thu.0 cm11 °C -1 °C
Fri.0 cm11 °C -2 °C
Sat.0 cm14 °C -3 °C
Sun.0 cm13 °C 1 °C
Mon.0 cm14 °C 7 °C
Tue.0 cm13 °C 10 °C
Snow report, conditions, lifts & trails.
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Wanaka daylight overview
Today in Wanaka, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 20:25, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 57 minutes.
Daytime
Day length13h 57m▲ 2m 56s
Solar noon13:27
Evening golden hour19:45 – 20:25
Night
Waning GibbousIllumination 92%
Moonrise23:05
Moonset07:33 tomorrow
Wanaka: Sun reaches 58.3° above the horizon at midday.
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What to wear today in Wanaka? clothing recommendations
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The weather today in Wanaka - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Wanaka?
The maximum temperature for today in Wanaka is expected to be 12° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Wanaka?
Yes, there is a 72% chance of rain in Wanaka today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Wanaka?
The wind in Wanaka is expected to blow at 28 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Wanaka today?
Given the forecast of 12 °C with a 72% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Wanaka today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Wanaka today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:28 and set at 20:25 in Wanaka.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Wanaka today?
Wanaka weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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