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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Nelson averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 118 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in December

Nelson is the better pick in December — 86 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	22°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	305 mm	118 mm
Rainy days	20	12
Humidity	84%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	21	19

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Nelson?: Nelson is the better pick in December — 86 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Nelson averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 118 mm.