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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in December

Aoraki Mount Cook and Kaikōura are nearly tied in December — 77 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	21°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	21° / 12°
Rainfall	305 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	20	14
Humidity	84%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	21	21

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Kaikōura?: Aoraki Mount Cook and Kaikōura are nearly tied in December — 77 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 108 mm.