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 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Lake Tekapo?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Lake Tekapo with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July 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 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lake Tekapo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Lake Tekapo in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Lake Tekapo

Q: When is the best time to visit Lake Tekapo?

The best times to visit Lake Tekapo, New Zealand are in January, February, November and December Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Lake Tekapo, New Zealand are in January, February, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Lake Tekapo by month

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When is the best time to visit Lake Tekapo?

The best times to visit Lake Tekapo, New Zealand are in January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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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