Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in October

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in October — 67 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs QueenstownOctober climate, side by side

Aoraki Mount CookQueenstown
Comfort score67/100 (C)39/100 (F)
Feels-like high8°C14°C
Avg high / low9° / 3°16° / 4°
Rainfall310 mm145 mm
Rainy days2016
Humidity90%80%
Air quality (AQI)2525

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in October — FAQ

Is October better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?
Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in October — 67 vs 39 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 October?
In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 145 mm.