Climate Overview
Auckland has an oceanic climate with mild summers around 24°C in Dec–Feb and damp 15°C winters. Rain is spread year-round but heaviest in Jul (~145mm), and humidity sits in the high 70s to low 80s. Late summer and early autumn (Feb–Apr) deliver the warmest, driest days; bring layers otherwise.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.2° | 15.7° | 50mm | 68% |
| Feb | 25.2° | 16.8° | 22mm | 72% |
| Mar | 23.7° | 14.8° | 27mm | 69% |
| Apr | 21.3° | 15.2° | 261mm | 81% |
| May | 18° | 11° | 110mm | 81% |
| Jun | 16.2° | 9.7° | 172mm | 82% |
| Jul | 15.4° | 8.7° | 223mm | 83% |
| Aug | 14.6° | 7.6° | 92mm | 79% |
| Sep | 16.8° | 10.8° | 117mm | 77% |
| Oct | 18.7° | 12.6° | 139mm | 78% |
| Nov | 22.1° | 14.1° | 126mm | 78% |
| Dec | 23° | 15.8° | 82mm | 70% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Warm 23–25°C days around Viaduct Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf; ferry to Waiheke for vineyard lunches in the driest months of the year.
Lantern Festival lights Albert Park for Lunar New Year; Pasifika at Western Springs showcases Samoan, Tongan and Cook Islands food and dance.
Public holiday marking the rise of the Pleiades; dawn ceremonies at Maungawhau (Mt Eden) and light installations across the waterfront despite chilly 15°C days.
Citywide prix-fixe menus and Federal Street tastings draw locals indoors through the coolest, wettest stretch of winter.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Auckland Anniversary Regatta, fireworks at the Sky Tower and domestic holidaymakers push hotel rates up 40–60%; book 3+ months ahead.
Wettest months of the year (120–150mm) with 82% humidity and 15°C highs; pack layers and plan museum and Wynyard Quarter indoor options.
NZ term-one break plus Easter and Anzac Day (25 Apr) cluster; Waiheke ferries and Rotorua day trips fill fast despite mild 20°C shoulder weather.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Auckland, New Zealand