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

In December, Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in December

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	16°C
Avg high / low	21° / 12°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	108 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	14	14
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	21	19

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in December?: In December, Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm.