What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in December?

In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 114 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in December

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	12/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	18°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	122 mm	114 mm
Rainy days	14	15
Humidity	72%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	19	19

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Tekapo or Wānaka?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in December?: In December, Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 114 mm.