Planning a Trip to Auckland? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Auckland, New Zealand and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Auckland sits on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, and its maritime climate means rain is a constant companion year-round — even the best months average close to 99mm a month. What sets it apart is the warmth: summers push into the low 23°C range, making waterfront walks and a visit to one of the city's world-class museums a genuinely pleasant combination rather than a rain-day fallback.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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19°C
Avg. high
14°C
Avg. low
1275mm
Yearly rainfall
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Best months
Travel Window Score · 7.2/10
Auckland's best stretch runs February–March — around 12 rain days a month and daytime highs near 23°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
23°
18°
96mm
Jan
23°
18°
108mm
Feb
22°
17°
86mm
Mar
20°
15°
112mm
Apr
18°
13°
92mm
May
16°
11°
106mm
Jun
15°
10°
138mm
Jul
15°
10°
115mm
Aug
16°
11°
109mm
Sep
17°
13°
105mm
Oct
19°
14°
114mm
Nov
22°
16°
94mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Auckland
Auckland typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, February, March, April, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Auckland
December through April offer the most comfortable temperatures, with highs between 20°C and 23°C — warm enough to enjoy the harbour and the city's outdoor spaces without the chill of the cooler months. March is the single driest point in this window, offering a brief but welcome reprieve from Auckland's otherwise persistent rainfall.
The best time to visit Auckland is December through April, when daytime highs average around 22°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 99mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. March is typically the driest of these months, with only around 86mm of precipitation.
July is the coldest and wettest month, with highs of only 15°C and rainfall reaching 138mm, making it the least rewarding time to visit.
Auckland Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to Auckland, with highs averaging 20°C and lows around 15°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 290mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings cool weather to Auckland, with highs averaging 15°C and lows around 10°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 359mm total with roughly 14 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to Auckland, with highs averaging 17°C and lows around 13°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 328mm total with roughly 15 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings mild weather to Auckland, with highs averaging 23°C and lows around 17°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 298mm total with roughly 13 rainy days per month.
Things to do in Auckland
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →