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.

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 Christchurch — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Christchurch
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	23° / 12°
Rainfall	252 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	17	8
Humidity	83%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	16	23

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

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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.