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

In September, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 344 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 70 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in September

Kaikōura is the better pick in September — 72 vs 60 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 — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	5°C	13°C
Avg high / low	7° / 1°	15° / 7°
Rainfall	344 mm	70 mm
Rainy days	17	12
Humidity	91%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	30	25

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Kaikōura in September — FAQ

Is September better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in September — 72 vs 60 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 September?: In September, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 344 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 70 mm.