What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in December?

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 157 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in December

Te Anau is the better pick in December — 84 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is nice, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau — December climate, side by side

	Aoraki Mount Cook	Te Anau
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	17° / 9°
Rainfall	305 mm	157 mm
Rainy days	20	18
Humidity	84%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	21	16

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Te Anau?: Te Anau is the better pick in December — 84 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is nice, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 157 mm.