Auckland vs Wellington

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Wellington edges ahead as the better destination in February. Wellington offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Auckland sees 11 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Auckland sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Wellington is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Wellington is the stronger choice in February.

Auckland reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Wellington averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Auckland receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Wellington sees 58 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Wellington the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.