Weather & Climate in Wyndham, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wyndham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 483.3 sq mi (1,251.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3333°S, 168.8500°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 15, 2009 | 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.7 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 52 km | 31 km |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 35 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 25 km S of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 116 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 61 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 147 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 36 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.1 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.1 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2004 | 78 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.0 | 147 km | 81 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 68 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 15 km S of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.0 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 51 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M3.9 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.8 | 105 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand | M3.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | - | - | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Wyndham has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.4").