Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs ChristchurchJanuary climate, side by side

Aoraki Mount CookChristchurch
Comfort score82/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high19°C23°C
Avg high / low18° / 10°23° / 12°
Rainfall252 mm52 mm
Rainy days178
Humidity83%71%
Air quality (AQI)1623

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Christchurch?
Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in January?
In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm.