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

In October, Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in October

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in October — 79 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	16°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	131 mm	125 mm
Rainy days	13	13
Humidity	75%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	24	22

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in October — FAQ

Is October better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in October — 79 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in October?: In October, Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm.