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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in May

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in May — 63 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	8°C	11°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	285 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	16	14
Humidity	91%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	21	21

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in May — 63 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.