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

In March, Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 91 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in March

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in March — 89 vs 80 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 — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	16°C
Avg high / low	20° / 12°	17° / 9°
Rainfall	69 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	77%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	17	17

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in March — FAQ

Is March better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in March — 89 vs 80 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 March?: In March, Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 91 mm.