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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in January

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 82 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 — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	19°C	19°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	252 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	17	12
Humidity	83%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	16	15

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 82 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 January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.