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

In October, Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 136 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in October

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Wānaka is cool, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	10°C	11°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	13° / 5°
Rainfall	131 mm	136 mm
Rainy days	13	14
Humidity	75%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	24	24

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in October — FAQ

Is October better in Lake Tekapo or Wānaka?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Wānaka is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Wānaka in October?: In October, Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 136 mm.