SeasonMapFranz Josef vs Lake Tekapo: which is better, month by month
Lake Tekapo beats Franz Josef in 10 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (92 vs 76) — and they are within 3 points in June to July.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Franz Josef vs Lake Tekapo — all 12 months
| Month | Franz Josef | Lake Tekapo | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 92Snice, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 16 |
| February | 78Bnice, soaked, clean air | 91Snice, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 13 |
| March | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 89Anice, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 13 |
| April | 71Bcool, soaked, clean air | 80Acool, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 9 |
| May | 62Ccool, soaked, clean air | 72Bcold, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 10 |
| June | 65Ccold, soaked, clean air | 66Ccold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| July | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | 62Ccold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| August | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | 70Bcold, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 6 |
| September | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | 75Bcold, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 12 |
| October | 67Ccool, soaked, clean air | 79Bcool, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 12 |
| November | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | 84Acool, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 12 |
| December | 72Bnice, soaked, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Lake Tekapo | 15 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (76 vs 92). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.