The weather in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook
It's cool in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Aoraki/Mount Cook. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 25°C in 2023, Aoraki/Mount Cook reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 201 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 14 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in October for Aoraki/Mount Cook
Click on any day in October 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.
October weather comparison
Aoraki/Mount Cook | New York | |
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Average temperature | 12°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 14°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 201 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 21 days | 13 days |
Total snowfall | 14 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 6 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Aoraki/Mount Cook with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 12°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 October 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 October in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Temperature in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Total precipitation in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Snowfall in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook per year
Daily UV index in October in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.