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

In January, Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Nelson averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 96 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in January

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in January — 92 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Nelson is warm, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	19°C	25°C
Avg high / low	19° / 10°	24° / 14°
Rainfall	92 mm	96 mm
Rainy days	12	10
Humidity	72%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	15	16

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in January — 92 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Nelson is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in January?: In January, Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Nelson averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 96 mm.