Waikanae, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Waikanae is a small city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 13,650. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 13,650 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.8833°, 175.0667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Waikanae
Waikanae is a small city in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 13,650. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Waikanae
Waikanae has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 410.7 sq mi (1,063.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8833°S, 175.0667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 148 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 41 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 122 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 110 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 183 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 195 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in |
Waikanae has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.4").
Schools in Waikanae
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapakapanui School | - | - | - | - |
| Waikanae School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Waikanae
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | - | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Waikanae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golder's Cottage | ||||
| Kapiti Aviation Museum | ||||
| Kapiti Coast Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Police Museum | ||||
| Otaki Museum | ||||
| Paekakariki Station and Museum | ||||
| Pātaka Art + Museum | ||||
| Southward Car Museum | ||||
| Wellington Tramway Museum |
Libraries in Waikanae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōtaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paraparaumu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Hutt City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waikanae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Waikanae
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitangirua Market |
Restaurants in Waikanae
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Waikanae
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Waikanae
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Waikanae
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Waikanae
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Waikanae
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Waikanae
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Waikanae
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Waikanae
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Waikanae
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Waikanae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneface Brewing Co | ||||
| Duncan's Brewing Company | ||||
| Kereru Brewing Company, Limited | ||||
| Panhead Brewery | ||||
| Te Aro Brewing Company | ||||
| Tuatara Brewery |
Airports Near Waikanae
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | OHA | Medium Airport |
| Feilding Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Waikanae
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Waikanae Book & Post Shop |
Treatment Centers in Waikanae
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Rehab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Waikanae
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Andrews Anglican Church | |
| St Luke's Anglican Church - Waikanae | |
| St Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church | |
| Waikanae Baptist Church | |
| Waikanae Church - Kapiti Uniting Parish | |
| Waikanae Presbyterian Church |
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What is the population of Waikanae?
Waikanae has a population of 13,650 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 410.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Waikanae?
Waikanae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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