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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in December

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	305 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	20	14
Humidity	84%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	21	19

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in December — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 122 mm.