SeasonMapAoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington: which is better, month by month
Wellington beats Aoraki Mount Cook in all 12 months — its lead peaks in September (75 vs 60).
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington — all 12 months
| Month | Aoraki Mount Cook | Wellington | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82Anice, soaked, clean air | 91Snice, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 9 |
| February | 84Anice, soaked, clean air | 89Anice, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 5 |
| March | 81Anice, soaked, clean air | 88Anice, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 7 |
| April | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | 80Anice, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 8 |
| May | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | 73Bcool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 10 |
| June | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | 68Ccool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 9 |
| July | 55Dcold, soaked, clean air | 66Ccool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 11 |
| August | 61Ccold, soaked, clean air | 71Bcool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 10 |
| September | 60Ccold, soaked, clean air | 75Bcool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 15 |
| October | 67Ccold, soaked, clean air | 82Acool, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 15 |
| November | 74Bcool, soaked, clean air | 84Anice, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 10 |
| December | 77Bnice, soaked, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 10 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is September (60 vs 75). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.