Best Time to Visit
🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
22°
17°
Great
Feb
23°
17°
Great
Mar
21°
16°
Great
Apr
19°
14°
Great
May
17°
12°
Great
Jun
15°
11°
Good
Jul
14°
9°
Good
Aug
14°
9°
Good
Sep
15°
10°
Good
Oct
17°
12°
Great
Nov
18°
13°
Great
Dec
21°
15°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 22°C | 17°C | 9 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 23°C | 17°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 21°C | 16°C | 8 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 19°C | 14°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 12°C | 12 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
| June | 15°C | 11°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| July | 14°C | 9°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| August | 14°C | 9°C | 15 | 9h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| September | 15°C | 10°C | 14 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 17°C | 12°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 18°C | 13°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 21°C | 15°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 14°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
The least favorable time to visit Auckland is July and August. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
July
Challenges: frequent rain
August
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Auckland during the best travel months (March, January, February), when temperatures range from 17°C to 22°C:
Auckland has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is February with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is August at just 14°C. Annual rainfall averages 1043mm across approximately 137 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
| Low °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Rain Days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 67 | 69 | 72 | 77 | 96 | 100 | 114 | 107 | 93 | 79 | 76 | 93 |
| Sun h/day | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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