Overall on the next 14 days there will be 2 days with snow in Wanaka and a total of 6.2 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Wanaka weather in August 2026
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Thursday
Aug 6
0 mm
4° / -10°
Friday
Aug 7
1 mm
5° / -8°
Saturday
Aug 8
9.8 mm
6° / -3°
Sunday
Aug 9
9 mm
5° / 2°
Monday
Aug 10
0 mm
5° / -4°
Tuesday
Aug 11
0 mm
7° / -4°
Wednesday
Aug 12
15.5 mm
5° / -2°
Thursday
Aug 13
4.3 mm
6° / -1°
Friday
Aug 14
0 mm
7° / -1°
Saturday
Aug 15
2.7 cm
8° / 2°
Sunday
Aug 16
3.5 cm
3° / -7°
Monday
Aug 17
0.8 mm
6° / -7°
Tuesday
Aug 18
0.3 mm
5° / -6°
Wednesday
Aug 19
0 mm
8° / -6°
🌨️ Snowy days in Wanaka 2026 (August)
The average weather in Wanaka in August
The weather in Wanaka in August is very cold with temperatures between -2°C and 6°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of August in Wanaka. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
You can expect a few days of snow in Wanaka during August. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Wanaka.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Wanaka in August 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Wanaka in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Wanaka before you arrive.
Temperatures
6° / -2°
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
3
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
162
mm
Sun Hours
9.2
Hrs
Historic average weather for August
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Explore the weather in Wanaka in other months
Wanaka annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 4° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 154 mm | Bad | Wanaka in January |
| February | 14° / 6° | 6 | 23 | 0 | 147 mm | Good | Wanaka in February |
| March | 13° / 6° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 113 mm | Ok | Wanaka in March |
| April | 12° / 4° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 155 mm | Bad | Wanaka in April |
| May | 9° / 1° | 9 | 20 | 2 | 182 mm | Awful | Wanaka in May |
| June | 6° / -1° | 8 | 19 | 3 | 133 mm | Awful | Wanaka in June |
| July | 4° / -3° | 11 | 15 | 5 | 186 mm | Awful | Wanaka in July |
| August | 6° / -2° | 9 | 19 | 3 | 162 mm | Awful | Wanaka in August |
| September | 9° / 0° | 9 | 17 | 4 | 189 mm | Awful | Wanaka in September |
| October | 10° / 1° | 10 | 19 | 2 | 193 mm | Awful | Wanaka in October |
| November | 11° / 3° | 8 | 21 | 1 | 152 mm | Bad | Wanaka in November |
| December | 11° / 3° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 192 mm | Bad | Wanaka in December |
Temperatures in Wanaka in August
Rain in Wanaka in August
Weather in Wanaka in August - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Wanaka in August?
The average temperature in Wanaka in August is -2/6° C.
What is the chance of rain in Wanaka in August?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Wanaka during August.
Weather wise, is August a good time to visit Wanaka?
The weather in Wanaka in August is awful.
Can it snow in Wanaka in August?
On average, there are 3 snowy days in Wanaka in August.
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