has an oceanic climate (Cfb). Summers are mild with cool nights while winters are chilly with nightly lows below freezing. Precipitation is extremely heavy year round. Education Aoraki Mount Cook School is a full primary school serving years 1 to 8, with a roll of students as of The school opened in 1959. Notes References External links Mount Cook Village Mackenzie District Populated places in Canterbury, New Zealand Tourist attractions in Canterbury, New Zealand Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park