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

In September, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 344 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in September

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in September — 60 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.

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

	Aoraki Mount Cook	Queenstown
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	5°C	10°C
Avg high / low	7° / 1°	12° / 2°
Rainfall	344 mm	173 mm
Rainy days	17	15
Humidity	91%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	30	28

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in September — FAQ

Is September better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Queenstown?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in September — 60 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Queenstown in September?: In September, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 344 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm.