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

In January, Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in January

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	19°C
Avg high / low	22° / 13°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	74 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	75%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	19	15

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in January?: In January, Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.