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

In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 157 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in December

Lake Tekapo and Te Anau are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	16°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	17° / 9°
Rainfall	122 mm	157 mm
Rainy days	14	18
Humidity	72%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	19	16

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Tekapo or Te Anau?: Lake Tekapo and Te Anau are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in December?: In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 157 mm.