Wellington vs Auckland

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.

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

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

Wellington reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Auckland averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Wellington receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Auckland sees 69 mm over 9 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%.