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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 150 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in May

Te Anau is the better pick in May — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	9°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	11° / 5°
Rainfall	285 mm	150 mm
Rainy days	16	16
Humidity	91%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	21	19

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Te Anau?: Te Anau is the better pick in May — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 150 mm.