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

In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in October

Te Anau is the better pick in October — 75 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	10°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	12° / 5°
Rainfall	310 mm	195 mm
Rainy days	20	19
Humidity	90%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	25	23

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Te Anau in October — FAQ

Is October better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Te Anau?: Te Anau is the better pick in October — 75 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cool, 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 October?: In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.