Wanaka
Wanaka combines alpine lake conditions, wind exposure and a weather pattern that can change quickly.
Typical race window
Monthly climate normal from 2016-2025 archive data.
12°C-21°C
14 km/h
27 km/h
30%
A typical day in February averages 3.5 mm of precipitation, with average gusts around 38 km/h. Treat this as planning context, not a live forecast.
Jan
22°C
Feb
21°C
Mar
19°C
Apr
16°C
May
12°C
Jun
8°C
Jul
8°C
Aug
9°C
Sep
12°C
Oct
14°C
Nov
18°C
Dec
20°C
The lake swim can be cool and wind-affected, so water temperature and chop matter.
Open, scenic terrain can become demanding when wind rises.
The run usually benefits from moderate air temperatures, but sun and wind exposure remain relevant.
Live race-day forecast
This race page stays evergreen. For date, start time and expected segment durations, open the race-day planner with Wanaka prefilled.