What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in May?

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in May

Christchurch is the better pick in May — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Christchurch
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	13°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	16° / 4°
Rainfall	285 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	16	8
Humidity	91%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	21	18

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Christchurch?: Christchurch is the better pick in May — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm.