The warmest month of the year.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Auckland.
One of the drier months.
Around the yearly average.
Usually calmer than most months.
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for February.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
13.5 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:50 - 20:17
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 13 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 58%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
76%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through February in Auckland. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for February. Temperature 22.3°C.
Historical disruption baseline
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.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~14% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~41mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~41mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
2.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~89km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~92km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
2.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~46mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~48mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~65mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~105km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~106km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
17.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~61% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
14.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~50% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
12.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~46% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~75km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
12.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~46% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
8.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~31% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~93% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
8.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~28% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
7.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~26% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
4.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~15% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
2.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~40km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
2.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95 (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~48km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
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.