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

In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 89 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in October

Kaikōura is the better pick in October — 75 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	16°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	310 mm	89 mm
Rainy days	20	14
Humidity	90%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	25	23

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in October — FAQ

Is October better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in October — 75 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in October?: In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 89 mm.