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 QueenstownJanuary climate, side by side

Lake TekapoQueenstown
Comfort score92/100 (S)13/100 (F)
Feels-like high19°C23°C
Avg high / low19° / 10°23° / 10°
Rainfall92 mm108 mm
Rainy days1211
Humidity72%72%
Air quality (AQI)1515

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

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.