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

In September, Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm of rain; Nelson averages 16°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in September

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in September — 75 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	6°C	13°C
Avg high / low	9° / 1°	16° / 6°
Rainfall	116 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	14	12
Humidity	77%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	28	23

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in September — FAQ

Is September better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in September — 75 vs 75 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 September?: In September, Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm of rain; Nelson averages 16°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm.