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

In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 117 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in July

Wānaka is the better pick in July — 71 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wānaka is cold, rainy, clean air, while Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	2°C	3°C
Avg high / low	5° / -1°	5° / 0°
Rainfall	140 mm	117 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	86%	92%
Air quality (AQI)	23	22

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January62
Wānaka 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best July71

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in July — FAQ

Is July better in Lake Tekapo or Wānaka?: Wānaka is the better pick in July — 71 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wānaka is cold, rainy, clean air, while Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in July?: In July, Lake Tekapo averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 140 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 117 mm.