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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 129 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in January

Te Anau is the better pick in January — 88 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	18°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	18° / 10°
Rainfall	252 mm	129 mm
Rainy days	17	13
Humidity	83%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	16	15

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Te Anau?: Te Anau is the better pick in January — 88 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 129 mm.