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

In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 142 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in July

Rotorua is the better pick in July — 73 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cold, rainy, clean air, while Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua — July climate, side by side

	Lake Tekapo	Rotorua
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	2°C	9°C
Avg high / low	5° / -1°	12° / 6°
Rainfall	140 mm	142 mm
Rainy days	12	13
Humidity	86%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	23	22

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

Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in July — FAQ

Is July better in Lake Tekapo or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in July — 73 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cold, rainy, clean air, while Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Rotorua in July?: In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 142 mm.