When to go · Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo in July
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
- 7°C45°F / −3°C27°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 July
- Lake TekapoHighs around 7 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings