When to go · Wanaka
Wanaka in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C63°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
GoodNew Zealand month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in October
- WanakaHighs around 17 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 63 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings