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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 94 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in January

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in January — 82 vs 14 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 — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	14/100 (F)
Feels-like high	19°C	21°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	21° / 12°
Rainfall	252 mm	94 mm
Rainy days	17	11
Humidity	83%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	16	15

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wānaka?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in January — 82 vs 14 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 January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 94 mm.