SeasonMapAoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro: which is better, month by month
Tongariro beats Aoraki Mount Cook in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in June (67 vs 59) — and they are within 3 points in August, September and November.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro — all 12 months
| Month | Aoraki Mount Cook | Tongariro | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82Anice, soaked, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Tongariro | 5 |
| February | 84Anice, soaked, clean air | 89Anice, rainy, clean air | Tongariro | 5 |
| March | 81Anice, soaked, clean air | 85Acool, rainy, clean air | Tongariro | 4 |
| April | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | 78Bcool, rainy, clean air | Tongariro | 6 |
| May | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | 68Ccold, soaked, clean air | Tongariro | 5 |
| June | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | 67Ccold, rainy, clean air | Tongariro | 8 |
| July | 55Dcold, soaked, clean air | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | Tongariro | 4 |
| August | 61Ccold, soaked, clean air | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| September | 60Ccold, soaked, clean air | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| October | 67Ccold, soaked, clean air | 73Bcold, soaked, clean air | Tongariro | 6 |
| November | 74Bcool, soaked, clean air | 77Bcool, soaked, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| December | 77Bnice, soaked, clean air | 82Anice, soaked, clean air | Tongariro | 5 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is June (59 vs 67). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.