What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in August?

In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 119 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in August

Lake Tekapo and Te Anau are nearly tied in August — 70 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is cold, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	3°C	6°C
Avg high / low	6° / -1°	9° / 3°
Rainfall	82 mm	119 mm
Rainy days	10	16
Humidity	83%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	25	24

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in August — FAQ

Is August better in Lake Tekapo or Te Anau?: Lake Tekapo and Te Anau are nearly tied in August — 70 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in August?: In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 119 mm.