Auckland in February
What to expect
In Auckland, February sits in late summer, with a clear seasonal rhythm running through the month. Most days feel warm without being relentless, and relatively steady temperatures through the day. You get long daylight windows for full-day exploring. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Auckland.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13.5 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:50 - 20:17
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 13 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 58%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 76%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 22.3°C and low 17.7°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 14% of days (3.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.8 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.8 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~41mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.8 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.8 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~41mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.3 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.3 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~89km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~92km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.4 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.4 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~46mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.0 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~48mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~65mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind disruption Measures: Disruptive wind days. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~105km/h (P95)
Disruptive wind is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~106km/h (P95)
Severe gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wind disruption run Measures: Multi-day wind disruption runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~91km/h (P95)
Multi-day disruptive wind runs are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 61% of days (17.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
17.2 days / month
~61% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 17.2 days / month
- Probability ~61% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 50% of days (14.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.0 days / month
~50% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.0 days / month
- Probability ~50% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 46% of days (12.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.9 days / month
~46% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.9 days / month
- Probability ~46% of days
- Intensity Up to ~75km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~13 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 46% of days (12.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.9 days / month
~46% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.9 days / month
- Probability ~46% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 31% of days (8.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.8 days / month
~31% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.8 days / month
- Probability ~31% of days
- Intensity Up to ~93% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~9 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 28% of days (8.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.0 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.0 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 26% of days (7.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.4 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.4 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 15% of days (4.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.3 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.3 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~4 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 10% of days (2.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.9 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.9 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 10% of days (2.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.8 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.8 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 6% of days (1.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Windy days Measures: Windy days (mean wind >=35 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~48km/h (P95)
Strong mean winds are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Auckland?
Typical February days in Auckland reach highs of 23°C (73°F) with nights around 18°C (64°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in February?
Daytime temperatures in February typically peak near 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Expect warm afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 78 mm (3.1 in) across roughly 13 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 06:50 and sunset near 20:17. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 16 km/h (10 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 57 km/h (35 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.