What’s the climate like in Lake Tekapo?
The current climate of Lake Tekapo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Tekapo in recent years was 36°C in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in July 2020.
On average, Lake Tekapo gets 1076 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 40 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Lake Tekapo?
The best time to visit Lake Tekapo for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Tekapo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lake Tekapo
The climate table of Lake Tekapo shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 63 | 74 | 70 | 89 | 99 | 81 | 104 | 84 | 116 | 93 | 107 | 96 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 1,8 | 9,8 | 14 | 5,0 | 4,0 | 3,1 | 1,6 | 0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in June and July
- Precipitation*: 1076 mm per year, averaging 90 mm per month
- Snowfall: 40 cm per year
- Driest months: 63 mm in January, 70 mm in March and 74 mm in February
- Wettest months: 116 mm in September, 107 mm in November and 104 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake Tekapo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lake Tekapo
This graph shows how much precipitation Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lake Tekapo
This graph shows how much snow Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lake Tekapo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake Tekapo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lake Tekapo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Tekapo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
