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
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.