Auckland Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Auckland has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 23°C / 74°F in February, the warmest month, and drop to 15°C / 58°F in August, the coldest. Overnight lows in August average 9°C / 48°F. Auckland receives about 1473 mm of rain a year across roughly 172 wet days, with July the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Auckland
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 73°F | 17°C / 63°F | 121 mm | 14 |
| February | 23°C / 74°F | 18°C / 64°F | 118 mm | 12 |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 16°C / 60°F | 84 mm | 11 |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 60°F | 132 mm | 14 |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 104 mm | 14 |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 11°C / 52°F | 119 mm | 14 |
| July | 15°C / 58°F | 10°C / 50°F | 170 mm | 13 |
| August | 15°C / 58°F | 9°C / 48°F | 111 mm | 14 |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 11°C / 52°F | 120 mm | 16 |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 137 mm | 16 |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 14°C / 58°F | 130 mm | 17 |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 17°C / 62°F | 128 mm | 17 |
Best time to visit Auckland
March, May, February offer the most comfortable weather in Auckland: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — March averages 22°C (71°F); May averages 17°C (63°F); February averages 23°C (74°F).
Auckland climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Auckland?
- February is the hottest month in Auckland, with average daytime highs of 23°C / 74°F and overnight lows of 18°C / 64°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Auckland?
- August is the coldest month in Auckland, with average highs of 15°C / 58°F and lows of 9°C / 48°F.
- How much rain does Auckland get a year?
- Auckland receives about 1473 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 172 wet days. July is the wettest month (170 mm on average) and March the driest (84 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Auckland?
- March, May, February are the most comfortable months in Auckland: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Auckland →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Auckland weather page.