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

In July, Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in July

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in July — 62 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	10°C	2°C
Avg high / low	13° / 6°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	104 mm	140 mm
Rainy days	13	12
Humidity	80%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	22	23

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in July — FAQ

Is July better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in July — 62 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in July?: In July, Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm.