New ZealandWhat’s the climate like in Aoraki/Mount Cook?
The current climate in Aoraki/Mount Cook features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Aoraki/Mount Cook in recent years was 29°C in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in July 2015.
On average, Aoraki/Mount Cook gets 2523 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 182 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook?
The best time to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook for mild to warm weather is January up to March and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Climate Table of Aoraki/Mount Cook
The climate table of Aoraki/Mount Cook shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 193 | 191 | 183 | 202 | 256 | 195 | 243 | 182 | 233 | 201 | 232 | 212 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,1 | 7,3 | 0,6 | 7,9 | 18 | 32 | 48 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 2,0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in July
- Precipitation*: 2523 mm per year, averaging 210 mm per month
- Snowfall: 182 cm per year
- Driest months: 182 mm in August, 183 mm in March and 191 mm in February
- Wettest months: 256 mm in May, 243 mm in July and 233 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows how much rainfall Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows how much snow Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aoraki/Mount Cook. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
