New Zealand · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Auckland are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Auckland sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 22°C, and its coolest in July (around 13°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1275mm — July is typically the wettest month (~151mm) and January the driest (~78mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to August — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 17°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 22° / 18°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 20° / 16°C | 87mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 18° / 14°C | 99mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 16° / 13°C | 121mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 14° / 11°C | 134mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 13° / 10°C | 151mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 14° / 10°C | 129mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 15° / 11°C | 109mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 16° / 12°C | 104mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 18° / 14°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 20° / 16°C | 99mm | 👍 Good |
January in Auckland is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Auckland is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Auckland is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Auckland is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Auckland is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 121mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Auckland is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 134mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Auckland is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 151mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Auckland is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 129mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Auckland is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Auckland is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 104mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Auckland is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Auckland is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes