What’s the climate like in Aoraki/Mount Cook?
The current climate of Aoraki/Mount Cook features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Aoraki/Mount Cook in recent years was 29°C in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in July 2015.
On average, Aoraki/Mount Cook gets 2523 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 182 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook?
The best time to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook for pleasant to warm weather is January through March and December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Climate Table of Aoraki/Mount Cook
The climate table of Aoraki/Mount Cook shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 193 | 191 | 183 | 202 | 256 | 195 | 243 | 182 | 233 | 201 | 232 | 212 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,1 | 7,3 | 0,6 | 7,9 | 18 | 32 | 48 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 2,0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in July
- Precipitation*: 2523 mm per year, averaging 210 mm per month
- Snowfall: 182 cm per year
- Driest months: 182 mm in August, 183 mm in March and 191 mm in February
- Wettest months: 256 mm in May, 243 mm in July and 233 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows how much precipitation Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows how much snow Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aoraki/Mount Cook. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
