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The weather in Lake Tekapo in August is very cold with temperatures between -5°C and 3°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of August 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.
Let it snow! You can expect Lake Tekapo to be covered in white during the month of August. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Tekapo in August 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 |