Aoraki / Mount Cook Clima and Average Meteo
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.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -3° | -10° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aprile | -7° | -12° | 452 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mag | -10° | -15° | 328 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| giugno | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luglio | -13° | -18° | 341 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -13° | -18° | 218 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| settembre | -13° | -17° | 753 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ottobre | -11° | -16° | 666 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicembre | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fonte: 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 | 1513 mm |
| Wanaka | 147 km | 11°C | +22°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| West Coast | 154 km | 12°C | +23°C warmer | 2962 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 194 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1659 mm |
| Queenstown | 198 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1659 mm |
Periodo migliore per visitare Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in gennaio, febbraio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mag, giugno and luglio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aoraki / Mount Cook
Today is about average for settembre. The forecast high of -11°C is in line con the -13°C typical for this month.
A 62% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Raffiche a 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°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 dicembre a febbraio.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°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 – 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 mentre gusts stay above 52 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mag, giugno and luglio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
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.
Attualmente ci sono -13°C (8°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook con pioviggine debole. La temperatura percepita è di -18°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da -17°C a -11°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 62%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 5.7/10 – discrete — pianifica in base al meteo.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Aoraki / Mount Cook is gennaio, febbraio and agosto. Il clima è polar. mag, giugno and luglio tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. gennaio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a -3°C, mentre agosto è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -18°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 194 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
In parole semplici. Today is about average for settembre. The forecast high of -11°C is in line con the -13°C typical for this month. driving is the strongest bet in Aoraki / Mount Cook today at 7.7/10. Raffiche a 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Paese | Nuova Zelanda |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordinate | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Ora locale | 7:28 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mesi migliori | gennaio, febbraio and agosto |
| 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook ora?
It is currently -13°C (8°F) con pioviggine debole. Umidità is 100% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
gennaio, febbraio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. mag, giugno and luglio are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Aoraki / Mount Cook in?
Aoraki / Mount Cook observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The ora locale is 7:28 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria 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 settembre 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
