Aoraki / Mount Cook Klimat and Average Pogoda
Klimat of Aoraki / Mount Cook: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Aoraki / Mount Cook month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Miesiąc | Avg high | Avg low | Deszczfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| styczeń | -3° | -10° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luty | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzec | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kwiecień | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maj | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| czerwiec | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipiec | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sierpień | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wrzesień | -13° | -18° | 677 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| październik | -11° | -16° | 429 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| listopad | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| grudzień | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Polar. Źródło: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Wysokiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares przy 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 | 3038 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 194 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 198 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1627 mm |
Najlepszy czas na wizytę Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in styczeń, luty and grudzień. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, czerwiec and lipiec - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aoraki / Mount Cook
Today is about average for październik. The forecast high of -12°C is in line przy the -11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 43 mm is forecast, which is enough do soak trails and slow traffic.
Widoczność is down do 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Porywy do 94 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -18°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Śnieg is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
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 grudzień do luty.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots przy 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 94 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, czerwiec and lipiec - historically the least comfortable months here.
Podsumowanie
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.
Obecnie temperatura wynosi -13°C (10°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook przy heavy snow showers. Odczuwalna temperatura do -18°C. Dziś temperatura wynosi od -18°C do -12°C. Prawdopodobieństwo opadów wynosi 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.1/10 - słabe — rozważ inny dzień.
Najlepszy czas na wizytę w Aoraki / Mount Cook is styczeń, luty and grudzień. Klimat jest polar. maj, czerwiec and lipiec tend do be the least comfortable months. styczeń is the warmest month przy average highs near -3°C, while sierpień is the coldest przy 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.
Mówiąc prosto. Today is about average for październik. The forecast high of -12°C is in line przy the -11°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 9 AM do 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Widoczność is down do 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Porywy do 94 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -18°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Śnieg is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Aoraki / Mount Cook
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Kraj | Nowa Zelandia |
| Kontynent | Oceania |
| Współrzędne | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Czas lokalny | 12:22 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | styczeń, luty and grudzień |
| Klimat | 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 teraz?
It is currently -13°C (10°F) przy heavy snow showers. Wilgotność is 100% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
styczeń, luty and grudzień offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. maj, czerwiec and lipiec 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 12:22 AM.
What is the nearest airport do Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 194 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoza and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Jakość powietrza and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 październik 29, 2026 at 12:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
