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

In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in August

Kaikōura is the better pick in August — 66 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	66/100 (C)
Feels-like high	3°C	10°C
Avg high / low	5° / 0°	13° / 6°
Rainfall	227 mm	68 mm
Rainy days	16	11
Humidity	91%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	28	23

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in August — FAQ

Is August better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in August — 66 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura 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 Kaikōura in August?: In August, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm.