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Lake Wakatipu

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Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר
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Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown, New Zealand
Best timeJan–Apr
Set inQueenstown, New Zealand
In season~66°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

36–72°F
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map
Map showing the location of Lake Wakatipu
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Mar. Go in Apr, Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 40%
WarmestJan · 72°F
WettestJul
Best windowJan–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. The name Wakatipu comes from the Māori name of the lake; there are two different etymologies as to the origin of the name.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jan–Apr, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Cecil Peak
4 mi away
Skyline Gondola
6 mi away
The Remarkables
10 mi away
Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
10 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Wakatipu?

The best time to visit Lake Wakatipu is January–April, in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Where is Lake Wakatipu?

Lake Wakatipu is in Queenstown, New Zealand.

What is Lake Wakatipu known for?

Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. The name Wakatipu comes from the Māori name of the lake; there are two different etymologies as to the origin of the name.

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