Climate profileNew Zealand
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
- Annual mean
- 7.5 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- December
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals770 m source elevationNASA POWER
Twelve-month climatology profile including average temperature, precipitation, and daylight cycles
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Long-Term Weather Patterns
These climate records provide a long-term analysis of atmospheric patterns in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, derived from NASA POWER measurements between 1991 and 2020. The data represents a single reference point within the park, detailing monthly averages for temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. Such benchmarks offer a factual foundation for comparing annual meteorological trends across the Canterbury Region.
Annual climate pattern
Comparing twelve months of average thermal ranges and daily precipitation rates in Canterbury
Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
Long term climatology for Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park shows average daily means peaking in February near twelve degrees Celsius and dropping to a low of about three degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation remains high year round, ranging from five to seven millimeters based on historical data recorded at a representative elevation of 770 meters.
- Annual mean
- 7.5 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- December
Twelve-month climate
Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight across the year
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Monthly Climate: Twelve-Month Weather Comparisons
Analyzing month-by-month climate patterns at the representative coordinate of 770.12 meters elevation reveals the long-term seasonal transitions of the alpine environment. Comparing monthly average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours based on 1991 to 2020 climatology data helps define the seasonal profile.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6 °C4.3° to 18.9° | 5.7 mm/day | 84.8% | 3.8 m/s | 14.9 hours |
| February | 12 °C4.6° to 19.2° | 5.2 mm/day | 84.4% | 3.4 m/s | 13.8 hours |
| March | 10.5 °C3° to 17.5° | 5.4 mm/day | 85.3% | 3.5 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 8.4 °C1.1° to 15° | 5.7 mm/day | 86.2% | 3.5 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| May | 6.4 °C-0.5° to 12.6° | 6 mm/day | 87.9% | 3.7 m/s | 9.5 hours |
| June | 4.2 °C-2.8° to 9.6° | 6.2 mm/day | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 8.8 hours |
| July | 3.4 °C-3.4° to 8.3° | 5.3 mm/day | 86.3% | 3.7 m/s | 9.1 hours |
| August | 4 °C-3.1° to 9.5° | 5.7 mm/day | 87.2% | 3.7 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| September | 5.3 °C-1.2° to 11.1° | 6.3 mm/day | 86.4% | 4.1 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| October | 6.6 °C-0.3° to 13.3° | 6.5 mm/day | 86.8% | 4.3 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| November | 8.1 °C1.3° to 15° | 5.9 mm/day | 85.2% | 4.1 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| December | 10.1 °C3.3° to 17° | 6.6 mm/day | 85.5% | 3.9 m/s | 15.2 hours |
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Averages
Climatological calculations from a representative coordinate reveal how temperature, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight duration vary throughout the year. Comparing monthly averages highlights relative differences between the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods rather than representing actual weather records or uniform park-wide conditions.
- Warmest month
- February12 °C
- Coolest month
- July3.4 °C
- Wettest month
- December6.6 mm/day
- Driest month
- February5.2 mm/day
- Most humid month
- May87.9%
- Windiest month
- October4.3 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December15.2 hours
Interactive climate map
Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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Compare Climate Profiles of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park with Other Protected Areas
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