Lake Tekapo weather in April (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lake Tekapo this April? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In April, Lake Tekapo usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 14°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Lake Tekapo in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 8 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Tekapo climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in April

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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