Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Wanaka and a total of 10.9 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Wanaka weather in October 2026
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Saturday
Sep 19
0.8 mm
6° / 2°
Sunday
Sep 20
0.8 mm
6° / 0°
Monday
Sep 21
3.5 mm
9° / 2°
Tuesday
Sep 22
1.5 mm
7° / -1°
Wednesday
Sep 23
0 mm
7° / 0°
Thursday
Sep 24
0 mm
9° / 2°
Friday
Sep 25
0 mm
5° / 3°
Saturday
Sep 26
0.3 mm
11° / 3°
Sunday
Sep 27
10.9 cm
5° / -1°
Monday
Sep 28
0 mm
7° / -3°
Tuesday
Sep 29
0.5 mm
5° / 1°
Wednesday
Sep 30
6.8 mm
13° / 5°
Thursday
Oct 1
11.5 mm
12° / 6°
Friday
Oct 2
0 mm
10° / 3°
🌨️ Snowy days in Wanaka 2026 (October)
The average weather in Wanaka in October
The weather in Wanaka in October is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 10°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of October 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.
Please note that Wanaka can expect a few days of snow in October.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Wanaka in October 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
10° / 1°
Rainy Days
10
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
193
mm
Sun Hours
9.9
Hrs
Historic average weather for October
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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 October
Rain in Wanaka in October
Weather in Wanaka in October - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Wanaka in October?
The average temperature in Wanaka in October is 1/10° C.
What is the chance of rain in Wanaka in October?
On average, there are 10 rainy days in Wanaka during October.
Weather wise, is October a good time to visit Wanaka?
The weather in Wanaka in October is awful.
Can it snow in Wanaka in October?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Wanaka in October.
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