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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in May

Aoraki Mount Cook and Kaikōura are nearly tied in May — 63 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	8°C	14°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	285 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	16	11
Humidity	91%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	21	18

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Kaikōura?: Aoraki Mount Cook and Kaikōura are nearly tied in May — 63 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.