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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in January

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in January — 82 vs 13 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 — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	13/100 (F)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	23° / 10°
Rainfall	252 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	17	11
Humidity	83%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	16	15

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in January — 82 vs 13 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 January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm.