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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Tongariro averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 167 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro in December

Tongariro is the better pick in December — 82 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tongariro is nice, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro — December climate, side by side

	Aoraki Mount Cook	Tongariro
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	16° / 7°
Rainfall	305 mm	167 mm
Rainy days	20	18
Humidity	84%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	21	18

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Tongariro?: Tongariro is the better pick in December — 82 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tongariro is nice, soaked, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Tongariro averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 167 mm.