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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Nelson averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 96 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in January

Nelson is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is warm, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	19°C	25°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	24° / 14°
Rainfall	252 mm	96 mm
Rainy days	17	10
Humidity	83%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	16	16

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Nelson?: Nelson is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is warm, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Nelson averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 96 mm.