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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 114 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in December

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in December — 77 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	12/100 (F)
Feels-like high	17°C	18°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	305 mm	114 mm
Rainy days	20	15
Humidity	84%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	21	19

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wānaka?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in December — 77 vs 12 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 114 mm.