Best Time og Visit Aoraki / Mount Cook
Bedste rejsetid Aoraki / Mount Cook: januar, februar and december. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bedste rejsetid Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in januar, februar and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Aoraki / Mount Cook month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -3° | -10° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marts | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maj | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juli | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -13° | -18° | 677 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -11° | -16° | 429 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Aoraki / Mount Cook.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Island | 49 km | 8°C | +19°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Wanaka | 147 km | 11°C | +22°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| West Coast | 154 km | 12°C | +23°C warmer | 3038 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 194 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 198 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1627 mm |
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Høj-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV-indeks peaks at 9.
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Aoraki / Mount Cook is a mountain in Canterbury. Aoraki / Mount Cook is a mountain known as New Zealand's highest mountain. It sits at 3.724 m above sea level.
Lige nu er det -15°C (5°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook med light snow showers. Det føles som -18°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -22°C og -14°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.3/10 - dårlige — overvej en anden dag.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Aoraki / Mount Cook is januar, februar and december. Klimaet er polar. maj, juni and juli tend og be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near -3°C, while august is the coldest med lows near -18°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 194 km away. Nearby highlights include South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of -14°C is 2.9°C below the -11°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 11 AM og 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sigtbarhed is down og 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindstød og 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -22°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Sne is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Vejret i Aoraki / Mount Cook lige nu
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Open-Meteo Updated 2:10 PM, okt 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ -12° / -26°
Tåge · 0% rain · wind 7 km/h
🌧️ -11° / -18°
Heavy drizzle · 100% rain · wind 15 km/h
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Quick facts about Aoraki / Mount Cook
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Lokal tid | 2:10 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and december |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aoraki / Mount Cook?
Aoraki / Mount Cook is a mountain in Canterbury. Its coordinates are -43.595, 170.1418. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook lige nu?
It is currently -15°C (5°F) med light snow showers. Luftfugtighed is 97% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
januar, februar and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. maj, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Aoraki / Mount Cook in?
Aoraki / Mount Cook observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 2:10 PM.
What is the nearest airport og Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 194 km away.
What are the top things og do in Aoraki / Mount Cook?
Popular options include South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
