What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in January?

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.

Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in January

Christchurch and Lake Tekapo are nearly tied in January — 93 vs 92 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	19°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	52 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	8	12
Humidity	71%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	23	15

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

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Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Lake Tekapo?: Christchurch and Lake Tekapo are nearly tied in January — 93 vs 92 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Lake Tekapo in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.