Best time to visit Lake Tekapo

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When is the best time to visit Lake Tekapo?

The best time to visit Lake Tekapo is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lake Tekapo22
    Jan
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lake Tekapo22
    Feb
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lake Tekapo19
    Mar
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lake Tekapo15
    Apr
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lake Tekapo11
    May
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lake Tekapo7
    Jun
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lake Tekapo6
    Jul
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lake Tekapo9
    Aug
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lake Tekapo12
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lake Tekapo15
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lake Tekapo17
    Nov
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lake Tekapo20
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Lake Tekapo?

The hottest time of year in Lake Tekapo is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in Lake Tekapo?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Lake Tekapo with 63mm on average. There are normally 8 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lake Tekapo?

The sunniest time of year in Lake Tekapo is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 56% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Lake Tekapo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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