What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in August?

In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 125 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in August

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in August — 70 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	3°C	12°C
Avg high / low	6° / -1°	14° / 4°
Rainfall	82 mm	125 mm
Rainy days	10	11
Humidity	83%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	25	20

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January70
Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best January67

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in August — FAQ

Is August better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in August — 70 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in August?: In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 125 mm.