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

In January, Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in January

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	13/100 (F)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	19° / 10°	23° / 10°
Rainfall	92 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	72%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	15	15

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lake Tekapo or Queenstown?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 13 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 January?: In January, Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm.