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

In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 113 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in December

Lake Tekapo and Rotorua are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Rotorua is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua — December climate, side by side

	Lake Tekapo	Rotorua
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	22°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	21° / 13°
Rainfall	122 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	14	13
Humidity	72%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	19	21

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

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Tekapo or Rotorua?: Lake Tekapo and Rotorua are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Rotorua is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in December?: In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 113 mm.