The weather in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook
It's cool to moderate in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? February isn’t a good month to be in Aoraki/Mount Cook. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2023, Aoraki/Mount Cook reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 200 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,2 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in February for Aoraki/Mount Cook
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Aoraki/Mount Cook. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
Aoraki/Mount Cook | New York | |
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Average temperature | 17°C | 6°C |
Max. temperature | 19°C | 10°C |
Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 200 mm | 82 mm |
Rainy days | 20 days | 11 days |
Total snowfall | 7,2 cm | 34 cm |
Snowy days | 3 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in Aoraki/Mount Cook with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 7°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Temperature in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February 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.
Daily Precipitation in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Total precipitation in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Snowfall in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook per year
Daily UV index in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Aoraki/Mount Cook, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.