Aoraki / Mount Cook Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Aoraki / Mount Cook: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Aoraki / Mount Cook month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -3° | -9° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| may | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junio | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| julio | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -13° | -18° | 542 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -11° | -16° | 668 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in enero, febrero and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: may, junio and julio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aoraki / Mount Cook
Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of -7°C is 4.4°C above the -11°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
At 3.724 m, air here runs roughly 24°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 5 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 may, junio and julio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
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.
Ahora mismo hay -12°C (10°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook con despejado. La sensación térmica es de -17°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -12°C a -7°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.3/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Aoraki / Mount Cook is enero, febrero and diciembre. El clima es polar. may, junio and julio suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. enero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -3°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -18°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 194 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of -7°C is 4.4°C above the -11°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 5 PM a 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Aoraki / Mount Cook today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Aoraki / Mount Cook
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continente | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Hora local | 5:06 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero, febrero and diciembre |
| Clima | 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 Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook ahora mismo?
It is currently -12°C (10°F) con despejado. Humedad is 82% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
enero, febrero and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. may, junio and julio 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 hora local is 5:06 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 194 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 23, 2026 at 5:06 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
