Lake Tekapo vs Wellington in August

Lake Tekapo and Wellington are nearly tied in August — 70 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs WellingtonAugust climate, side by side

Lake TekapoWellington
Comfort score70/100 (B)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high3°C10°C
Avg high / low6° / -1°13° / 7°
Rainfall82 mm87 mm
Rainy days1013
Humidity83%78%
Air quality (AQI)2528

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

Lake Tekapo vs Wellington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Lake Tekapo or Wellington?
Lake Tekapo and Wellington are nearly tied in August — 70 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Wellington in August?
In August, Lake Tekapo averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Wellington averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 87 mm.