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

In March, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Nelson averages 22°C high / 12°C low with about 106 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in March

Nelson is the better pick in March — 87 vs 81 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 — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	23°C
Avg high / low	17° / 9°	22° / 12°
Rainfall	223 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	14	10
Humidity	86%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	18	16

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in March — FAQ

Is March better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Nelson?: Nelson is the better pick in March — 87 vs 81 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 March?: In March, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Nelson averages 22°C high / 12°C low with about 106 mm.