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

In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 123 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in July

Queenstown is the better pick in July — 72 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air, while Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	2°C	7°C
Avg high / low	5° / -1°	9° / 0°
Rainfall	140 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	12	14
Humidity	86%	93%
Air quality (AQI)	23	26

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in July — FAQ

Is July better in Lake Tekapo or Queenstown?: Queenstown is the better pick in July — 72 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air, while Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in July?: In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 123 mm.