Auckland Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Auckland has an oceanic climate, with warm, humid summers and mild, damp winters. It is the warmest main centre of New Zealand and is also one of the sunniest, with an average of 2060 sunshine hours per year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Auckland changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Auckland has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1167 mm of rainfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 123 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 75 mm of rainfall spread across 13 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Auckland. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in August to 19°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 89%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in March, May, June, July and August and highest during January, February, April, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
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The best time of year to visit Auckland in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March, April and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 123 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.
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