Auckland

Auckland · New Zealand · Auckland

A City of Sails with more boats per capita than almost anywhere on Earth, volcanic cones you can walk up between breakfast and lunch, and two harbours close enough to see both from the same summit.

The best time to visit Auckland is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (59°F). Local time there is 02:11 (UTC+13).

Best time to go

Dec–Feb

Budget on the ground

$$ · middling

Nearest airport

AKL · Auckland

Good for

nature and scenery beach and sun holidays adventure holidays relaxing holidays

In season

January February December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 28°C46 to 82°F Rain0 to 140mm0 to 5.5in

January · high 23°C · rain 93mm · 14.4h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast

Auckland month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	23°C73°F	93mm3.7in	14.4h14.4h	in the recommended window
February	23°C74°F	104mm4.1in	13.5h13.5h	in the recommended window
March	22°C72°F	78mm3.1in	12.4h12.4h
April	20°C67°F	87mm3.4in	11.2h11.2h
May	18°C64°F	97mm3.8in	10.2h10.2h
June	15°C60°F	106mm4.2in	9.6h9.6h
July	15°C58°F	126mm5.0in	9.9h9.9h
August	15°C58°F	135mm5.3in	10.7h10.7h
September	16°C60°F	125mm4.9in	11.9h11.9h
October	17°C63°F	126mm5.0in	13.1h13.1h
November	20°C67°F	124mm4.9in	14.2h14.2h
December	22°C71°F	106mm4.2in	14.7h14.7h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: NZDNew Zealand dollar
Language: Māori, English
Plug: I · 230 V
Driving: on the left

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Auckland?

The best time to visit Auckland is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (59°F).

How warm does Auckland get?

Typical daytime highs in Auckland are Mar–May 20°C (68°F), Jun–Aug 15°C (59°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (64°F), Dec–Feb 23°C (73°F).

Is Auckland expensive?

On the ground, Auckland is middling.

What sort of trip is Auckland good for?

Auckland is good for nature and scenery, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, relaxing holidays.

How rainy is Auckland?

The wettest month in Auckland is August at 135mm (5.3in), the driest March at 78mm (3.1in), with a monthly average of 109mm (4.3in).

What plug do I need for Auckland?

Auckland uses type I sockets at 230 V.