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

In October, Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in October

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	10°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	12° / 5°
Rainfall	131 mm	195 mm
Rainy days	13	19
Humidity	75%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	24	23

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in October — FAQ

Is October better in Lake Tekapo or Te Anau?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in October?: In October, Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.