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

In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Wellington averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 82 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in December

Wellington is the better pick in December — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	Aoraki Mount Cook	Wellington
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	19°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	20° / 13°
Rainfall	305 mm	82 mm
Rainy days	20	12
Humidity	84%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	21	25

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in December — FAQ

Is December better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in December — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in December?: In December, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Wellington averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 82 mm.