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

In September, Kaikōura averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in September

Kaikōura and Lake Tekapo are nearly tied in September — 72 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air; Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	13°C	6°C
Avg high / low	15° / 7°	9° / 1°
Rainfall	70 mm	116 mm
Rainy days	12	14
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	25	28

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

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Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in September — FAQ

Is September better in Kaikōura or Lake Tekapo?: Kaikōura and Lake Tekapo are nearly tied in September — 72 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air; Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Lake Tekapo in September?: In September, Kaikōura averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm.