Summer
Dec → Feb21 to 23°
nights 16 to 18°
- 12 rainy days · 94 mm
- sea 22°
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
- Jan23°recommended
- Feb23°recommended
- Mar22°recommended
- Apr20°fair
- May17°not recommended
- Jun15°not recommended
- Jul14°not recommended
- Aug15°not recommended
- Sep15°not recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov19°recommended
- Dec21°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Auckland, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 18° | 88 mm | 11 d | 23° | ✓ |
| February | 23° | 18° | 108 mm | 11 d | 22° | ✓ |
| March | 22° | 17° | 92 mm | 11 d | 21° | ✓ |
| April | 20° | 15° | 93 mm | 11 d | 19° | |
| May | 17° | 13° | 96 mm | 13 d | 16° | |
| June | 15° | 11° | 96 mm | 12 d | 15° | |
| July | 14° | 10° | 117 mm | 13 d | 13° | |
| August | 15° | 10° | 115 mm | 15 d | 13° | |
| September | 15° | 11° | 107 mm | 15 d | 15° | |
| October | 17° | 12° | 101 mm | 13 d | 16° | |
| November | 19° | 14° | 107 mm | 14 d | 19° | ✓ |
| December | 21° | 16° | 86 mm | 14 d | 21° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Auckland, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Centre and Viaduct) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May17 to 22°
nights 13 to 17°
- 12 rainy days · 94 mm
- sea 19°
Winter
Jun → Aug14 to 15°
nights 10 to 11°
- 13 rainy days · 109 mm
- sea 14°
Spring
Sep → Nov15 to 19°
nights 11 to 14°
- 14 rainy days · 105 mm
- sea 17°
Book early for November to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Auckland, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 14h40 of daylight, in June 9h39, a difference of 5h02.
14h25Jan
13h30Feb
12h25Mar
11h11Apr
10h11May
9h39Jun
9h52Jul
10h44Aug
11h55Sep
13h07Oct
14h10Nov
14h40Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Centre and Viaduct" (-36.84°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Auckland, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
EventsAuckland Anniversary RegattaJanuaryAuckland Lantern FestivalFebruary to MarchPasifika FestivalMarchMatarikiJune to JulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: January, February
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, June
- Long days: January, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Auckland, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JanuaryAuckland Anniversary Regatta
Hundreds of sailing boats head out on the Waitematā at the end of the month, in one of the oldest regattas in the country.
- February to MarchAuckland Lantern Festival
Giant lanterns light up the Domain for the lunar new year, with Asian street food until late.
- MarchPasifika Festival
Pacific villages set up at Western Springs for a weekend of dancing, umu (earth-oven food) and crafts.
- June to JulyMatariki
The Māori new year is marked by dawn ceremonies, light projections around the city and a public holiday.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended23°18° at night
- 88 mm · 11 d
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended23°18° at night
- 108 mm · 11 d
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended22°17° at night
- 92 mm · 11 d
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair20°15° at night
- 93 mm · 11 d
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended17°13° at night
- 96 mm · 13 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended15°11° at night
- 96 mm · 12 d
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended14°10° at night
- 117 mm · 13 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 115 mm · 15 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended15°11° at night
- 107 mm · 15 d
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair17°12° at night
- 101 mm · 13 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended19°14° at night
- 107 mm · 14 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended21°16° at night
- 86 mm · 14 d
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (88 mm). The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (108 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 17 °C at best, 13 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Cool: 15 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Cool: 14 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. A very wet month, 115 mm of rain over 15 days. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Cool: 15 °C at best, 11 °C at night. A very wet month, 107 mm of rain over 15 days. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (101 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 107 mm over 14 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 86 mm over 14 days. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
November to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 23 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Centre and Viaduct).
Which month should you avoid in Auckland?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 117 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Centre and Viaduct).
What is the hottest month in Auckland?
January, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Centre and Viaduct).
What is the coldest month in Auckland?
July, with 14 °C at best during the day and 10 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Centre and Viaduct).
What is the driest month in Auckland?
December: 86 mm over 14 days of rain, against 117 mm in July, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Auckland?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in January, February (warmest 23 °C in January), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Centre and Viaduct).
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