When to go · Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug unless skiing (cold, short days, some tracks closed); Peninsula Walkway closed Oct–Dec for lambing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C48°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Lake Tekapo
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug unless skiing (cold, short days, some tracks closed); Peninsula Walkway closed Oct–Dec for lambing.
Weather in August
- Lake TekapoHighs around 9 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings