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Summary
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Lake Wanaka has a continental climate.
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There are four distinct seasons.
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The weather is fairly dry with Spring being the wettest season.
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Annual rainfall is 682mm which is half the national average.
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Snow skiing is best from July through to September.
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The Southern Alps are characterised by storms at any time of the year.
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Always be prepared if your planning to hike in the mountains.
Seasonal Overview:
Summer
January, February, March.
Hot days but be prepared for cooler evenings than you might expect.
Daytime temperatures 21 -34 degrees celsius.
Autumn/Fall
April, May, June.
Warm at the beginning, cooling down by May.
Daytime temperatures 12 - 20 degrees celsius.
Winter
July, August,September.
Cold days, with frosts. Snow on the mountain tops, and occasionally in the township.
Daytime temperatures 5 - 12 degrees celsius.
Spring
October, November, December.
Cooler days at the beginning, warming up towards the end.
Still some snowfalls on the mountain tops.
Daytime temperatures 12 - 25 degrees celsius.
The following online weather sites will give you more information of New Zealand weather
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/default.asp?
http://www.metservice.co.nz/forecasts |
