Wellington vs Auckland

Wellington and Auckland are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Wellington sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Auckland is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Auckland is the stronger choice in February. Wellington receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Auckland the drier option by 2 rain days and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.