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

In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in December

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	15/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	21°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	122 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	14	16
Humidity	72%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	19	18

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Tekapo or Queenstown?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in December?: In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.