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

In October, Kaikōura averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 89 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in October

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	10°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	89 mm	131 mm
Rainy days	14	13
Humidity	77%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	23	24

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in October — FAQ

Is October better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in October?: In October, Kaikōura averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 89 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm.