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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in May

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in May — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	8°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	10° / 3°
Rainfall	285 mm	109 mm
Rainy days	16	11
Humidity	91%	82%
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 May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in May — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm.