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

In January, Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in January

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua — January climate, side by side

	Lake Tekapo	Rotorua
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	24°C
Avg high / low	19° / 10°	23° / 14°
Rainfall	92 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	72%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	15	22

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

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lake Tekapo or Rotorua?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in January?: In January, Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm.