Lake Tekapo weather in August (Canterbury, New Zealand)
Curious about the August weather in Lake Tekapo? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In August, Lake Tekapo generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.
Lake Tekapo in August usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of snow/rainfall is expected.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Tekapo. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase 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 August
Min Temperature
-1°C
Max Temperature
7°C
Chance of Rain
29%
Precipitation
101 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Where to go in New Zealand in August
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Lake Tekapo in August?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
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