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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in May

Nelson is the better pick in May — 69 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	8°C	16°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	17° / 7°
Rainfall	285 mm	148 mm
Rainy days	16	12
Humidity	91%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	21	17

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Nelson?: Nelson is the better pick in May — 69 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm.