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Aoraki / Mount Cook in June
Aoraki / Mount Cook edges cooler than May, with highs of 44°F (7°C), lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 6.9 in (176 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 6.9 in (176 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What June feels like
Afternoons only reach about 44°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.9 in (176 mm) falls in the month.
Only about 8 h 45 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around June
June is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are February & March.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 45 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 45/100 in May to 40/100.
- Our South Island Alps & Fiords route recommends Nov – Mar, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.9 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Aoraki / Mount Cook in June
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Chamois Bar & Grill
Casual village pub for a beer and pub meal after hiking.
Panorama Room at The Hermitage
Hotel restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows facing Aoraki.
Kea Point Track
Easy walk from the village to a viewing platform over the Mueller Glacier moraine lake.
Hooker Valley Track
10 km return walk over three swing bridges to an iceberg lake below Aoraki.
Sealy Tarns Track
Steep 2,200-step climb to alpine tarns with views of the Hooker Valley and glaciers.
Nearby in June
- Queenstown in June~114 mi · highs 46°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Milford Sound in June~126 mi · highs 48°F, 6.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Christchurch in June~128 mi · highs 51°F, 3.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Aoraki / Mount Cook in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are February & March. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 6.9 in (176 mm) of rain. Our South Island Alps & Fiords route recommends Nov – Mar, so June is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Aoraki / Mount Cook in June?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Aoraki / Mount Cook in June?
Yes: about 6.9 in (176 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 78.7 in (1998 mm).
What should I pack for Aoraki / Mount Cook in June?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.9 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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