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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in December

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in December — 77 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	15/100 (F)
Feels-like high	17°C	21°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	305 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	20	16
Humidity	84%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	21	18

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in December — 77 vs 15 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 124 mm.