When to go · Wanaka
Wanaka in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Low
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Wanaka's best window: Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside Wanaka's best window: Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Wanaka's best window: Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Wanaka's best window: Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing.
Weather in September
- WanakaHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Low
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Low
New Zealand overall: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wanaka, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Sep: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
January: Inside Wanaka's best window: Dec–Mar for lake and hiking; Jul–Aug for skiing.
Wanaka: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings