What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in August?

In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in August

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in August — 70 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	3°C	8°C
Avg high / low	6° / -1°	10° / 0°
Rainfall	82 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	83%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	25	28

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in August — FAQ

Is August better in Lake Tekapo or Queenstown?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in August — 70 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in August?: In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 87 mm.