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

In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Nelson averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 118 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in December

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	22°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	122 mm	118 mm
Rainy days	14	12
Humidity	72%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	19	19

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in December?: In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Nelson averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 118 mm.