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Auckland
Which Season to Choose?

Auckland, City of Sails — urban volcanoes, black sand beaches and Waiheke Island vineyards.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -36.85°N 174.76°E
JanuaryBest month
73°FOptimal temperature
39%Rainy days

When to visit Auckland?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–73°F in January
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (48%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10

Best time by type of trip

City of SailsOct–Apr — more boats per capita than anywhere, America's Cup.
🌋Volcanoes & RangitotoYear-round — 53 extinct volcanoes, Rangitoto ferry (2h return).
🍷Waiheke IslandNov–Mar — vineyards, golden beaches, 35 min by ferry.
🍽️Pacific fusion cuisineYear-round — seafood, hangi, Ponsonby markets.

Auckland weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January64°F73°F39%0.1in13.1h7.9/10
🌤️ February64°F73°F40%0.1in12.7h7.8/10
🌤️ March63°F72°F35%0.1in11.1h7.6/10
🌤️ April59°F68°F41%0.1in10.2h7.2/10
🌤️ May55°F64°F42%0.1in9.1h7.0/10
🌦️ June52°F61°F42%0.1in8.4h6.2/10
🌦️ July50°F59°F45%0.2in8.8h5.4/10
🌦️ August50°F57°F48%0.1in9.7h5.1/10
🌦️ September52°F61°F51%0.1in10.8h6.5/10
🌦️ October54°F63°F46%0.1in11.3h7.0/10
🌦️ November57°F66°F49%0.1in12.9h7.2/10
🌤️ December61°F72°F45%0.1in13.5h7.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°F, 39% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 15°F, 45% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 17°F, 49% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 23°F, 41% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 39% rainy days and 23°F.
August is the wettest month with 48% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 23°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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