When to go
The Best Time to Visit Auckland
Month-by-month climate data for Auckland, New Zealand — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Auckland— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Auckland: Jan (23°C / 73°F) · Coolest: Jul (15°C / 59°F) · Wettest: Nov (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Auckland climate, month by month
January
23° / 17°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
February
23° / 18°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
March
21° / 16°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
20° / 15°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
17° / 12°C
~14 rain days
Good
June
16° / 11°C
~13 rain days
Good
July
15° / 10°C
~12 rain days
Good
August
15° / 9°C
~14 rain days
Good
September
16° / 11°C
~15 rain days
Good
October
17° / 12°C
~15 rain days
Good
November
19° / 14°C
~17 rain days
Good
December
21° / 16°C
~15 rain days
Good
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