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Best time to visit Auckland

The best months to visit Auckland are February, January and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

February, January and March score best for Auckland weather:

  • January22° / 18°CJanuary is warm summer, strong for beaches, Waiheke, Rangitoto, and long waterfront evenings.
  • February23° / 18°CFebruary is the warmest month, ideal for ferries, vineyards, beaches, and outdoor dining.
  • March21° / 17°CMarch stays mild and summery, with good harbor weather and fewer holiday crowds.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Auckland weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
JanuaryBest weather22°18°751514h22°
FebruaryBest weather23°18°741614h23°
MarchBest weather21°17°701713h22°
April20°15°761712h20°
May17°13°991811h17°
June15°11°1011710h15°
July14°10°1191910h14°
August14°10°1012010h13°
September16°11°971911h14°
October17°13°801913h17°
November18°14°771814h21°
December21°16°941815h22°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Auckland month by month

JanuaryBest weather

Auckland in January: 22.1°C high, 17.7°C low, 75mm rain over 15 days, 14.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

FebruaryBest weather

Auckland in February: 22.7°C high, 18.3°C low, 74.2mm rain over 16 days, 13.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

MarchBest weather

Auckland in March: 21.4°C high, 17°C low, 70.1mm rain over 17 days, 12.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

April

Auckland in April: 19.5°C high, 15.2°C low, 75.8mm rain over 17 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

May

Auckland in May: 17.3°C high, 13.3°C low, 98.7mm rain over 18 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

June

Auckland in June: 15.2°C high, 11.3°C low, 101.3mm rain over 17 days, 9.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

July

Auckland in July: 14.3°C high, 10.3°C low, 118.6mm rain over 19 days, 9.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

August

Auckland in August: 14.4°C high, 10.3°C low, 101.3mm rain over 20 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

September

Auckland in September: 15.5°C high, 11.4°C low, 97.4mm rain over 19 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

October

Auckland in October: 16.8°C high, 12.7°C low, 79.8mm rain over 19 days, 12.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

November

Auckland in November: 18.4°C high, 14.2°C low, 76.8mm rain over 18 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

December

Auckland in December: 20.6°C high, 16.4°C low, 93.9mm rain over 18 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

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