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

In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in October

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	10°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	310 mm	131 mm
Rainy days	20	13
Humidity	90%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	25	24

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in October — FAQ

Is October better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in October — 79 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cool, 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 October?: In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm.