Aoraki / Mount Cook Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Aoraki / Mount Cook: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Aoraki / Mount Cook month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -3° | -9° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maí | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júní | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -13° | -18° | 542 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| október | -11° | -16° | 668 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Polar. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in janúar, febrúar and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maí, júní and júlí - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aoraki / Mount Cook
Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of -9°C is 2°C above the -11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 28 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Skyggni is down til 0,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 84 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -19°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með 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.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 84 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maí, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
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.
Núna er hitinn -15°C (5°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -18°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -19°C til -9°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - slæmt — íhugaðu annan dag.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Aoraki / Mount Cook is janúar, febrúar and desember. Loftslagið er polar. maí, júní and júlí tend til be the least comfortable months. janúar is the warmest month með average highs near -3°C, while ágúst is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of -9°C is 2°C above the -11°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Skyggni is down til 0,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 84 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -19°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Aoraki / Mount Cook
| Tegund | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Staðartími | 3:13 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar and desember |
| Loftslag | 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 Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook núna?
It is currently -15°C (5°F) með skýjað. Raki is 76% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
janúar, febrúar and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. maí, júní and júlí 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 3:13 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 194 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 28, 2026 at 3:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
