Best Time to Visit Auckland
New Zealand · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Auckland, plan your trip for January to March and November. February is the hottest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 10°C (49°F). Rain is heaviest in July, at about 130 mm (5.1 in), and lightest in November, at 62 mm (2.4 in).
Auckland weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C 74°F | 17°C 63°F | 70 mm | 8 | 74% | 6.9 | Excellent 9.8 |
| February | 24°C 75°F | 18°C 64°F | 64 mm | 9 | 74% | 6.6 | Excellent 9.7 |
| March | 22°C 72°F | 16°C 62°F | 76 mm | 10 | 75% | 6.1 | Excellent 9.2 |
| April | 20°C 68°F | 15°C 59°F | 87 mm | 12 | 78% | 5.2 | Excellent 8.5 |
| May | 17°C 63°F | 13°C 55°F | 121 mm | 15 | 82% | 4.8 | Fair 6.1 |
| June | 15°C 59°F | 11°C 51°F | 120 mm | 16 | 84% | 4.3 | Fair 5.1 |
| July | 14°C 57°F | 10°C 49°F | 130 mm | 16 | 85% | 4.5 | Fair 4.6 |
| August | 14°C 58°F | 10°C 49°F | 107 mm | 16 | 84% | 4.7 | Fair 5.2 |
| September | 16°C 60°F | 11°C 51°F | 96 mm | 14 | 82% | 4.9 | Fair 6.4 |
| October | 17°C 63°F | 12°C 53°F | 85 mm | 13 | 79% | 5.1 | Good 7.4 |
| November | 19°C 67°F | 13°C 56°F | 62 mm | 10 | 77% | 5.4 | Excellent 9.3 |
| December | 22°C 71°F | 16°C 60°F | 82 mm | 11 | 76% | 5.6 | Excellent 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
The best time to visit Auckland is January to March and November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Auckland?
February is the hottest month in Auckland, with an average high of 24°C (75°F).
What is the coldest month in Auckland?
July is the coldest month in Auckland, with an average low of 10°C (49°F).
What is the rainiest month in Auckland?
July is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain. November is the driest, with 62 mm (2.4 in).
Nearby destinations
- Wellington493 km · best January and February
- Christchurch765 km · best January to March
- Kingston1073 km · best May and August to February
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