Weather by month for Auckland, the best months to go and how New Zealand's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C to 23°C · 11–12 rain days
May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 21°C · 12–15 rain days
Jul, Aug, Sep
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 14°C to 16°C · 14–15 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 23°C / 18°C | 12 days (89 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: February | 23°C / 18°C | 11 days (108 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| Best month: March | 22°C / 17°C | 11 days (90 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: April | 20°C / 15°C | 12 days (95 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| May | 17°C / 13°C | 12 days (96 mm) | 7.9 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| June | 15°C / 11°C | 12 days (94 mm) | 7.2 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| July | 14°C / 10°C | 14 days (118 mm) | 7.4 h/day | 5.4/10 |
| August | 15°C / 10°C | 15 days (118 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 5.4/10 |
| September | 16°C / 11°C | 15 days (107 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 5.9/10 |
| October | 17°C / 12°C | 13 days (98 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| November | 19°C / 14°C | 15 days (108 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| December | 21°C / 16°C | 13 days (86 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 7.5/10 |
Figures for Auckland; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
23°C / 18°C · 12 rain days · 11.8 h sun
This is peak summer in Auckland, with highs around 23°C and about 12 rain days in the month. It's one of the best times to visit, scoring 7.6. New Year's Day and the day after fall in this month, so expect busier holiday crowds and higher demand for accommodation.
23°C / 18°C · 11 rain days · 10.8 h sun
February is the warmest month on paper, with highs near 23°C and 108mm of rain over about 11 rain days. It scores 7.7, keeping it in the best category. Waitangi Day on 6 February is a public holiday worth planning around if you want quieter days either side.
22°C / 17°C · 11 rain days · 10.1 h sun
March holds onto summer warmth, with highs of 22°C and 90mm of rain spread across 11 rain days. It's the top-scoring month at 7.8, rated best, as the heat eases slightly while sunshine stays strong at just over 10 hours a day.
20°C / 15°C · 12 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Autumn brings highs around 20°C and a bit more rain, with 11.5 rain days and 95mm total. It still scores 7.7, best category. Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day all land in April, so this is a popular month for short breaks and roads can get busy.
17°C / 13°C · 12 rain days · 7.9 h sun
Temperatures drop to a high of 17°C as autumn deepens, with rain days creeping up to 12.3 and sunshine down to 7.9 hours. The month scores 7.2, a good rating, making it a reasonable shoulder-season choice before winter sets in properly.
15°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 7.2 h sun
Winter arrives with highs of just 15°C and rain on about 12 days, totalling 94mm. Sunshine drops to 7.2 hours a day, the lowest alongside July. The score falls to 6.0, rated good, reflecting the cooler, greyer conditions. King's Birthday falls on 1 June.
14°C / 10°C · 14 rain days · 7.4 h sun
July is the coldest month, with a high of only 14°C and the lowest low at 10°C. Rain is heavier too, falling on 13.5 days and totalling 118mm, with just 7.4 hours of sun. The score drops to 5.4, rated ok, so pack for genuinely wet, chilly days. Matariki, the Māori New Year holiday, falls on 10 July.
15°C / 10°C · 15 rain days · 8.4 h sun
August stays cold, with highs of 15°C and the wettest conditions of the year: 14.7 rain days and 118mm of rain. It scores 5.4, tied for the lowest rating of the year at ok. This is late winter weather, so expect frequent showers and overcast skies.
16°C / 11°C · 15 rain days · 9.4 h sun
Spring begins but rain remains frequent, with 14.8 rain days, the most of any month, though totals ease to 107mm. Highs reach 16°C and the score ticks up slightly to 5.9, still rated ok. Sunshine starts recovering to 9.4 hours a day.
17°C / 12°C · 13 rain days · 10.2 h sun
October brings clearer improvement, with highs of 17°C, fewer rain days at 12.7 and rising sunshine at 10.2 hours. The score climbs to 7.0, rated good, as spring settles in. Labour Day on 26 October marks a popular long weekend.
19°C / 14°C · 15 rain days · 11.2 h sun
Highs reach 19°C as the weather warms toward summer, though rain days rise to 15.1, the highest of the year, with 108mm of rain. Despite the wetter pattern, the score holds at 7.0, rated good, with sunshine up to 11.2 hours a day.
21°C / 16°C · 13 rain days · 11.9 h sun
December offers warm, drier conditions again, with highs of 21°C, 86mm of rain over 12.7 days, and strong sunshine at 11.9 hours. It scores 7.5, rated best. Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall in this month, making it a busy, festive time to visit.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January to April are the best months for city breaks in New Zealand. Auckland highs sit between 19.6°C and 23.1°C, with 9 to 11.8 hours of sun a day, making it comfortable for walking around and eating outdoors.
Hiking & nature
February and March suit hiking best. Auckland highs reach 21.7°C to 23.1°C with lows around 16.7°C to 17.9°C, and rain stays near 90 to 108mm a month, giving trails drier, warmer conditions than the cooler months.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Day after New Year's Day (2 Jan)
Public holidays: Waitangi Day (6 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Anzac Day (27 Apr)
Public holidays: King's Birthday (1 Jun)
Public holidays: Matariki (10 Jul)
Public holidays: Labour Day (26 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (28 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, January is one of the best months, with a score of 7.6 out of 10. In Auckland, highs reach 22.9°C and lows stay around 17.8°C, with about 11.8 rain days and 11.8 hours of sun a day, making it a warm, sunny summer month.
August only scores 5.4 out of 10, rated 'ok'. Auckland highs average just 14.6°C and lows drop to 9.8°C, with 14.7 rain days and 118mm of rain. Sun hours fall to 8.4 a day, so this is a cooler, wetter winter month rather than a top pick.
Yes, March is the single best-scoring month at 7.8 out of 10. Auckland still sees warm highs of 21.7°C and lows of 16.7°C, with 11.1 rain days and 10.1 hours of sunshine, giving a comfortable mix of late-summer warmth and fewer crowds than peak January.
Yes, December scores 7.5 out of 10 and is rated 'best'. Auckland highs average 21.4°C with lows of 16.3°C, 12.7 rain days, and 11.9 hours of sun daily, making it a reliably warm and sunny start to the summer season.
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