Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro in January

Tongariro is the better pick in January — 87 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tongariro is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs TongariroJanuary climate, side by side

Aoraki Mount CookTongariro
Comfort score82/100 (A)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high19°C18°C
Avg high / low18° / 10°18° / 8°
Rainfall252 mm135 mm
Rainy days1715
Humidity83%81%
Air quality (AQI)1614

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Tongariro?
Tongariro is the better pick in January — 87 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tongariro is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Tongariro in January?
In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Tongariro averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 135 mm.