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

In March, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 91 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in March

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in March — 81 vs 17 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 — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	17/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	20°C
Avg high / low	17° / 9°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	223 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	14	11
Humidity	86%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	18	17

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in March — FAQ

Is March better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in March — 81 vs 17 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 March?: In March, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 91 mm.