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When is the best time to visit Auckland?
In general the best time to visit Auckland is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Auckland in different months
This is the average weather in Auckland for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 231 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 126 mm in July.
Climate in Auckland
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Auckland for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +23°C | +26°C | +27°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +19°C | +17°C | +15°C | +14°C | +14°C | +16°C | +17°C | +19°C | +21°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +11°C | +8°C | +7°C | +1°C | 0°C | -1°C | +3°C | +2°C | +5°C | 0°C | +10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +21°C | +19°C | +17°C | +16°C | +16°C | +16°C | +17°C | +19°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 89 | 79 | 86 | 88 | 101 | 115 | 126 | 121 | 112 | 97 | 90 | 103 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Auckland during the whole year:
The hottest month in Auckland is February with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Auckland during the whole year:
Auckland achieves its warmest water temperature in February, where the average sea temperature goes up to +21°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +15°C in average.
When can you swim in Auckland?
You can swim in Auckland from February to February:
- In February the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Auckland looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Auckland is June with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Auckland during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 86 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 20 rainy days and 126 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Auckland:
What is the hottest month in Auckland?
The hottest month in Auckland is February with average maximum temperature of +23°C.
What is the coldest month in Auckland?
The coldest month in Auckland is July with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Auckland worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Auckland could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Auckland?
if you're looking to visit Auckland when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 79 mm of rain.
Other cities in New Zealand
Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.
Monthly weather in Auckland
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Auckland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.