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

In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in May

Wellington is the better pick in May — 73 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.

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

	Aoraki Mount Cook	Wellington
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	13°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	285 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	16	11
Humidity	91%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	21	23

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

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in May — 73 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Wellington in May?: In May, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 285 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.