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

In September, Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in September

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in September — 75 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	6°C	10°C
Avg high / low	9° / 1°	12° / 2°
Rainfall	116 mm	173 mm
Rainy days	14	15
Humidity	77%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	28	28

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in September — FAQ

Is September better in Lake Tekapo or Queenstown?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in September — 75 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in September?: In September, Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm.