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

In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 136 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in October

Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in October — 67 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Wānaka is cool, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	8°C	11°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	13° / 5°
Rainfall	310 mm	136 mm
Rainy days	20	14
Humidity	90%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	25	24

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

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in October — FAQ

Is October better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wānaka?: Aoraki Mount Cook is the better pick in October — 67 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air, while Wānaka is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wānaka in October?: In October, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 136 mm.