What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Franz Josef in December?

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 387 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Franz Josef in December

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in December — 77 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Franz Josef — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Franz Josef
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	17°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	17° / 11°
Rainfall	305 mm	387 mm
Rainy days	20	20
Humidity	84%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	21	29

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Franz Josef in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Franz Josef?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in December — 77 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Franz Josef in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 387 mm.