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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 11°C high / 4°C low with about 99 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in May

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in May — 63 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Wānaka is cold, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	41/100 (F)
Feels-like high	8°C	9°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	11° / 4°
Rainfall	285 mm	99 mm
Rainy days	16	12
Humidity	91%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	21	20

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wānaka?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in May — 63 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Wānaka is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 11°C high / 4°C low with about 99 mm.