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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in January

Aoraki Mount Cook and Kaikōura are nearly tied in January — 82 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	252 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	17	10
Humidity	83%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	16	19

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Kaikōura?: Aoraki Mount Cook and Kaikōura are nearly tied in January — 82 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.