What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in August?

In August, Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in August

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in August — 70 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	66/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	3°C
Avg high / low	13° / 6°	6° / -1°
Rainfall	68 mm	82 mm
Rainy days	11	10
Humidity	79%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	23	25

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in August — 70 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in August?: In August, Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.