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When to go · Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo in February

Great month. Inside Lake Tekapo's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for warm days and lupins, Mar–Apr for quieter roads.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
22°C / 9°C
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
High
New Zealand overall
Prices
High
New Zealand overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Lake Tekapo

Inside Lake Tekapo's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for warm days and lupins, Mar–Apr for quieter roads.

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • Lake TekapoHighs around 22 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall
High
Prices · New Zealand overall
High

New Zealand overall: The most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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