Lake Tekapo in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tekapo in august 2025
The weather in Lake Tekapo in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 2590.7cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
32% of time
27%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
27%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Snow showers
47% of time
20%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
27°F
51%
25%
13%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lake Tekapo in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tekapo in august.
The climate of Lake Tekapo in august is very bad
In august in Lake Tekapo, the climate is wet (with 13.1in of precipitation over 11 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 14.9in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is rather cold in this location the month of august. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 40°F. The minimum is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Lake Tekapo is 32°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lake Tekapo in august with a maximum record of 50°F in 2010 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 27 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 87% of time.
Day length in Lake Tekapo in august is 10:19. The sun rises at 08:33 and sunset is at 18:52.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Lake Tekapo:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Lake Tekapo.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tekapo in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -0°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2590.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lake Tekapo in august 2024:
11°F to 31°F
14°F to 32°F
20°F to 36°F
14°F to 29°F
20°F to 34°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 34°F
22°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
25°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
18°F to 25°F
13°F to 29°F
27°F to 29°F
22°F to 31°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 31°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 41°F
25°F to 27°F
31°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Lake Tekapo:
| McKenzie Beach in august | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in august | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in august | very bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in august | bad weather |
| Haast in august | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in august | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in august | bad weather |
| Hokitika in august | bad weather |
| Wanaka in august | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Lake Tekapo
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Lake Tekapo in august:
Weather data for Lake Tekapo for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tekapo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tekapo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lake Tekapo.