Best Time und Visit Aoraki / Mount Cook
Beste Reisezeit Aoraki / Mount Cook: Januar, Februar and Dezember. Mo.at-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste Reisezeit Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in Januar, Februar and Dezember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Mai, 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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -3° | -9° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Februar | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| März | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mai | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juni | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juli | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -13° | -18° | 542 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | -11° | -16° | 668 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares mit 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 | 3041 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 194 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 198 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1645 mm |
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Mai, Juni and Juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Aktuell sind es -12°C (10°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -17°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -16°C und -11°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 2%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 7.2/10 – gute bedingungen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Aoraki / Mount Cook is Januar, Februar and Dezember. Das Klima ist polar. Mai, Juni and Juli sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Januar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um -3°C, während August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -18°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 194 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -11°C is in line mit the -11°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 11 AM und 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Aoraki / Mount Cook today at 9.7/10. Overnight lows near -16°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Wetter in Aoraki / Mount Cook jetzt
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 9:51 PM, Okt 6 Ortszeit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ -10° / -14°
Leichte Schauer · 48% rain · wind 6 km/h
🌧️ -9° / -13°
Starker Nieselregen · 59% rain · wind 6 km/h
Aktivitäten in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Sehenswürdigkeiten, parks and landmarks in and around Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Quick facts about Aoraki / Mount Cook
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Ortszeit | 9:51 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste Monate | Januar, Februar and Dezember |
| 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 Ozeanien.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook jetzt?
It is currently -12°C (10°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 77% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
Januar, Februar and Dezember offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. Mai, 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 Ortszeit is 9:51 PM.
What is the nearest airport und Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 194 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
