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The weather in Lake Tekapo in April is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 10°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of April in Lake Tekapo. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Lake Tekapo is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during April. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Tekapo in April 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Lake Tekapo in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lake Tekapo before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 5° | 9 | 18 | 4 | 324 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in January |
| February | 14° / 5° | 6 | 19 | 3 | 266 mm | Ok | Lake Tekapo in February |
| March | 13° / 4° | 8 | 18 | 5 | 227 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in March |
| April | 10° / 1° | 10 | 11 | 10 | 318 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in April |
| May | 7° / -1° | 11 | 5 | 17 | 412 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in May |
| June | 4° / -4° | 8 | 4 | 19 | 348 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in June |
| July | 3° / -5° | 9 | 4 | 20 | 418 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in July |
| August | 3° / -5° | 9 | 3 | 22 | 401 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in August |
| September | 4° / -5° | 10 | 3 | 20 | 393 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in September |
| October | 6° / -3° | 11 | 2 | 21 | 377 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in October |
| November | 9° / 1° | 11 | 7 | 12 | 329 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in November |
| December | 12° / 4° | 10 | 15 | 6 | 374 mm | Awful | Lake Tekapo in December |