Climate in Auckland — Annual Weather Overview
Auckland has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is February (average high 23.0°C) and the coolest is July (14.6°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 8.4°C between February and July. Annual rainfall totals around 1400mm. November is the wettest month at 141.9mm, while March averages just 84.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.3 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 17.4°C, 386mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 22.3°C, 354mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 19.6°C, 286mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 14.9°C, 374mm rain.
Auckland — Monthly Temperatures
Auckland — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Auckland stays reasonable all year.
Auckland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C | 17.4°C | 112.5mm | 11.5h | 12 | 9/10 |
| February | 23.0°C | 18.0°C | 125.7mm | 10.7h | 10 | 9/10 |
| March | 21.6°C | 16.2°C | 84.5mm | 10.1h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 19.7°C | 15.0°C | 89.5mm | 8.9h | 12 | 10/10 |
| May | 17.5°C | 13.0°C | 111.9mm | 7.4h | 14 | 9/10 |
| June | 15.6°C | 11.6°C | 116.8mm | 7.0h | 14 | 9/10 |
| July | 14.6°C | 10.3°C | 125.0mm | 7.2h | 12 | 9/10 |
| August | 14.6°C | 9.5°C | 132.7mm | 8.3h | 13 | 9/10 |
| September | 15.6°C | 10.7°C | 115.7mm | 9.3h | 15 | 9/10 |
| October | 17.1°C | 12.4°C | 127.9mm | 9.5h | 14 | 9/10 |
| November | 19.4°C | 14.1°C | 141.9mm | 10.9h | 18 | 9/10 |
| December | 21.2°C | 16.5°C | 116.3mm | 11.2h | 14 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Auckland have?
Auckland has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 14.6°C in July to 23.0°C in February.
What is the hottest month in Auckland?
February is the hottest month in Auckland, with average highs of 23.0°C and lows of 18.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Auckland?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 14.6°C and lows of 9.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Auckland?
November is the wettest month, averaging 141.9mm of rainfall over around 18 rainy days.
How much rain does Auckland get per year?
Auckland receives around 1400mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (84.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
The best time to visit Auckland is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.