What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Dunedin in August?

In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Dunedin averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 34 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Dunedin in August

Dunedin is the better pick in August — 71 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dunedin is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Dunedin — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Dunedin
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	3°C	8°C
Avg high / low	5° / 0°	12° / 2°
Rainfall	227 mm	34 mm
Rainy days	16	10
Humidity	91%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	28	22

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Dunedin in August — FAQ

Is August better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Dunedin?: Dunedin is the better pick in August — 71 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dunedin is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Dunedin in August?: In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Dunedin averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 34 mm.