Aoraki / Mount Cook Podnebje and Average Vreme
Podnebje of Aoraki / Mount Cook: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebje in Aoraki / Mount Cook month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -3° | -10° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | -3° | -9° | 217 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marec | -5° | -11° | 263 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -7° | -12° | 451 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maj | -10° | -15° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junij | -12° | -18° | 414 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| julij | -13° | -18° | 342 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avgust | -13° | -18° | 442 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -13° | -18° | 677 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -11° | -16° | 429 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -9° | -14° | 397 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -6° | -12° | 441 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Polar. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Aoraki / Mount Cook compares z 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 |
| Lake Wakatipu | 200 km | 10°C | +21°C warmer | 1625 mm |
Najboljši čas za obisk Aoraki / Mount Cook
Go in januar, februar and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, junij and julij - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aoraki / Mount Cook
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of -13°C is 1.8°C below the -11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 18 mm is forecast, which is enough do soak trails and slow traffic.
Vidljivost is down do 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Sunki do 89 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. 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 december do februar.
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 z grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Visoko-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV-indeks peaks at 8.
- 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 89 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, junij and julij - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
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.
Trenutno je -14°C (7°F) in Aoraki / Mount Cook z oblačno. Občutek je -18°C. Danes so temperature od -18°C do -13°C. Verjetnost padavin je 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.3/10 - slabo — razmislite o drugem dnevu.
Najboljši čas za obisk Aoraki / Mount Cook is januar, februar and december. Podnebje je polar. maj, junij and julij tend do be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month z average highs near -3°C, while avgust is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of -13°C is 1.8°C below 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. Vidljivost is down do 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Sunki do 89 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. 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
| Vrsta | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Država | nova Zelandija |
| Celina | Oceanija |
| Koordinate | 43°35′42″S 170°8′30.5″E (-43.595, 170.1418) |
| Elevation | 3.724 m |
| Known for | New Zealand's highest mountain |
| Lokalni čas | 6:59 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and december |
| Podnebje | 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 Oceanija.
What is the weather like in Aoraki / Mount Cook zdaj?
It is currently -14°C (7°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 91% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
januar, februar and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Aoraki / Mount Cook, which has a polar climate. maj, junij and julij 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 6:59 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 oktober 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
