Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High22.6°C
Low9.7°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland has a maritime climate with average temperatures ranging from 14°C / 57°F in August to 23°C / 73°F in February.
Rainfall averages about 92 mm / 3.6 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in July (120 mm / 4.7 inches) and the driest in March (75 mm / 3 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 9 in January and falling to 3 in June; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 9.7 hours in June to 14.6 hours in December.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Auckland.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
120 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.7)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
17 km/h
October is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
75 %to81 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Auckland, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Auckland compares
See how it ranks against the rest of New Zealand for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#3 / 9
COOLEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#9 / 9
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in New Zealand
#5 / 9
WINDIEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#2 / 9
HIGHEST UV
in New Zealand
#1 / 9
MOST HUMID
in New Zealand
#5 / 9
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Auckland, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Auckland feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 18°C (64°F) and lows near 13°C (55°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Auckland for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Auckland?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Auckland a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 17 km/h (11 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 71 km/h (44 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Auckland get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.