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

In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in October

Nelson is the better pick in October — 79 vs 67 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 — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	16°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	310 mm	125 mm
Rainy days	20	13
Humidity	90%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	25	22

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Nelson in October — FAQ

Is October better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Nelson?: Nelson is the better pick in October — 79 vs 67 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 October?: In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm.