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

In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 159 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in July

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in July — 62 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is cool, soaked, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	2°C	12°C
Avg high / low	5° / -1°	14° / 4°
Rainfall	140 mm	159 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	86%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	23	18

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January62
Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, soaked, clean air · best January61

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in July — FAQ

Is July better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in July — 62 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in July?: In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 159 mm.