What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in August?

In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in August

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in August — 70 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	3°C	3°C
Avg high / low	5° / 0°	6° / -1°
Rainfall	227 mm	82 mm
Rainy days	16	10
Humidity	91%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	28	25

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in August — FAQ

Is August better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in August — 70 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in August?: In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.