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The best time to visit Auckland

Month-by-month climate averages for Auckland, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Auckland is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Auckland is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1401 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Auckland forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Auckland weather by month

what to expect in Auckland through the year

Here is Auckland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Auckland by season.

Jan
23°
18°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
17°
Warm
Mar
21°
15°
Mild
Apr
20°
15°
Mild
May
17°
12°
Mild
Jun
16°
11°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
11°
Mild
Oct
17°
12°
Mild
Nov
19°
13°
Mild
Dec
22°
16°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Auckland?
The most comfortable time to visit Auckland is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Auckland?
January is the warmest month in Auckland, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Auckland?
August is the coldest month in Auckland, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Auckland?
The wettest month in Auckland is usually January, out of roughly 1401 mm of precipitation across the year.

Auckland month by month