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
Auckland sits at a high of 22.9°C with about 11.8 rain days and 89mm of rain, plus nearly 12 hours of sun a day. This is peak summer and the scores call it one of the best months to visit, scoring 7.6. New Year's Day and the day after fall in early January, so expect busy roads and booked accommodation.
23°C / 18°C · 11 rain days · 10.8 h sun
February is the warmest month, with a high of 23.1°C and strong sun at 10.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 11.4 days, totalling 108mm. It scores 7.7, among the best months, and Waitangi Day on 6 February adds a public holiday into the mix.
22°C / 17°C · 11 rain days · 10.1 h sun
March holds onto summer warmth with a 21.7°C high and 10.1 hours of sun, while rain days drop slightly to 11.1 for 90mm. It's the top-scoring month at 7.8, thanks to still-warm days with fewer crowds than peak summer.
20°C / 15°C · 12 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Temperatures ease to a 19.6°C high in April, with 11.5 rain days bringing 95mm and sun hours down to 9. The score stays strong at 7.7. Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day all fall this month, so expect busier travel around the holidays.
17°C / 13°C · 12 rain days · 7.9 h sun
May brings cooler autumn weather, with highs of 17.4°C and sun dropping to 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 12.3 days for 96mm. The score of 7.2 marks it as a good rather than best month, as conditions turn noticeably cooler and greyer.
15°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 7.2 h sun
June is the start of winter, with highs down to 15.4°C and only 7.2 hours of sun, the lowest of the year so far. Rain days rise to 12.4 for 94mm. The score falls to 6, still good, and King's Birthday lands on 1 June.
14°C / 10°C · 14 rain days · 7.4 h sun
July is Auckland's coldest month, with a high of just 14.4°C and the most rain of the year: 13.5 days and 118mm. Sun hours stay low at 7.4. The score drops to 5.4, an ok month, reflecting the wet, chilly conditions. Matariki, the Māori New Year holiday, falls in July.
15°C / 10°C · 15 rain days · 8.4 h sun
August stays cold and wet, with a 14.6°C high and the highest rain-day count so far at 14.7, bringing 118mm total. Sun hours pick up slightly to 8.4. It scores 5.4, tied with July as the lowest of the year, due to persistent rain.
16°C / 11°C · 15 rain days · 9.4 h sun
September starts to warm, with highs reaching 15.7°C and sun hours rising to 9.4. Rain remains frequent, though, at 14.8 days for 107mm. The score of 5.9 keeps it in ok territory, as spring weather is still unsettled.
17°C / 12°C · 13 rain days · 10.2 h sun
October brings clearer improvement, with a 17.1°C high and sun climbing to 10.2 hours a day. Rain days ease to 12.7, though the total rainfall is still 98mm. The score rises to 7, a good month, and Labour Day falls on 26 October.
19°C / 14°C · 15 rain days · 11.2 h sun
November's high reaches 19.2°C with 11.2 hours of sun, but rain days jump to 15.1, the highest of the year, for 108mm. Despite the frequent rain, the score holds at 7, a good month as spring moves toward summer.
21°C / 16°C · 13 rain days · 11.9 h sun
December warms up nicely with a 21.4°C high, 11.9 hours of sun and fewer rain days at 12.7, totalling 86mm. It scores 7.5, one of the best months, as summer settles in. Christmas Day and Boxing Day bring holiday travel and closures late in the month.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January to April is the best stretch for city trips. Auckland highs run from 19.6°C to 23.1°C, with 9 to 11.8 sun hours a day, making it comfortable for walking around and sightseeing.
Hiking & nature
February and March suit hiking best. Auckland highs sit at 21.7°C to 23.1°C with around 10 to 11 rain days a month, giving reasonably dry, warm conditions for trails.
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
August is an ok month, with a score of 5.4 out of 10. In Auckland, highs average 14.6°C and lows 9.8°C, with 14.7 rain days and only 8.4 hours of sun. This is winter weather, so it suits travellers after snow and cooler conditions rather than beach days.
Yes, January scores 7.6 out of 10 and is rated among the best months. Auckland highs reach 22.9°C with lows of 17.8°C, 11.8 rain days, and 11.8 hours of sun daily, giving warm, mostly dry summer conditions.
July is an ok month, scoring 5.4 out of 10. Auckland sees highs of just 14.4°C and lows of 10°C, with 13.5 rain days and 118 mm of rain. This is the coldest, wettest month, fitting for those wanting a winter trip.
The best months are March, February, April, and January, all scoring 7.6 to 7.8 out of 10. In this stretch, Auckland highs run from 19.6°C to 23.1°C with 9 to 11.8 hours of sun daily, giving the warmest and sunniest conditions of the year.
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