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

In September, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 344 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in September

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in September — 75 vs 60 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 — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	5°C	6°C
Avg high / low	7° / 1°	9° / 1°
Rainfall	344 mm	116 mm
Rainy days	17	14
Humidity	91%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	30	28

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Lake Tekapo in September — FAQ

Is September better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in September — 75 vs 60 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 September?: In September, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 344 mm of rain; Lake Tekapo averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm.