Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in February

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in February — 84 vs 19 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs QueenstownFebruary climate, side by side

Aoraki Mount CookQueenstown
Comfort score84/100 (A)19/100 (F)
Feels-like high19°C23°C
Avg high / low18° / 10°23° / 9°
Rainfall257 mm107 mm
Rainy days1310
Humidity83%73%
Air quality (AQI)1715

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in February — FAQ

Is February better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?
Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in February — 84 vs 19 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 February?
In February, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 257 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 23°C high / 9°C low with about 107 mm.