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New ZealandThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Yearly Temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Total Yearly Precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Average Snowfall per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Total Yearly Snowfall in Aoraki/Mount Cook
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
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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.