Aoraki / Mount Cook Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Aoraki / Mount Cook: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Aoraki / Mount Cook month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -3° | -9° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| février | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avril | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juin | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juillet | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| août | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septembre | -13° | -18° | 542 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octobre | -11° | -16° | 668 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in janvier, février and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mai, juin and juillet – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aoraki / Mount Cook
Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of -9°C is 2°C above the -11°C typical for this month.
Pluie is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Visibilité is down à 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -16°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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 6 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, juin and juillet – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
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.
Actuellement, il fait -12°C (11°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de -16°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -16°C à -9°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Aoraki / Mount Cook is janvier, février and décembre. Le climat est polar. mai, juin and juillet sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. janvier est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de -3°C, tandis que août est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -18°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 194 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
En termes simples. Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of -9°C is 2°C above the -11°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Aoraki / Mount Cook today at 7.4/10. Visibilité is down à 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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.
Quick facts about Aoraki / Mount Cook
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Pays | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Continent | Océanie |
| Coordonnées | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Heure locale | 2:25 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | janvier, février and décembre |
| Climat | 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 Océanie.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook maintenant?
It is currently -12°C (11°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 82% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
janvier, février and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. mai, juin and juillet 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 heure locale is 2:25 AM.
What is the nearest airport à Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 194 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
