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

In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in January

Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	Aoraki Mount Cook	Wellington
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	19°C	21°C
Avg high / low	18° / 10°	22° / 15°
Rainfall	252 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	17	9
Humidity	83%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	16	26

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in January?: In January, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 252 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.