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When is the best time to go to Auckland

When is the best time to go to Auckland, depending on the weather and climate.
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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.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • 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 May, June, July 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:

January, February, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during February.

In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 86 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 125 mm in July.

Climate in Auckland

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Auckland for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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+10°C+7°C+1°C0°C-1°C+3°C+2°C+5°C0°C+10°C
Humidity, %
747576798283838179777675
Rain, mm
79798787961131251221109790101
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
333333334443
Sunny Days
445544542323
Cloud Days
201819181816151517181920
Rainy Days
76779101112111098
Snowy Days
000000000000

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.

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 July with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 74%.

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 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 87 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 11 rainy days and 125 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?

If you are planning to visit Auckland in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +23°C and 4 sunny days.

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 January 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, 2022.

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.