When to go to Auckland?
Built across two harbours and a field of old volcanoes, Auckland gives you height wherever you look: the Sky Tower over the centre, the grassy crater of Maungawhau, Mount Eden, a short bus ride away. The Domain wraps its parkland around the War Memorial Museum and its Māori collections. A ferry crosses to Waiheke, where vineyards run down to the bays.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Auckland, aim for January to March, November to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in November?
Month-by-month weather in Auckland
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8 | 147 | 20 | 68 |
| February | 10.4 | 146 | 20 | 66 |
| March | 10.3 | 82 | 18 | 71 |
| April | 8.8 | 99 | 17 | 64 |
| May | 7.7 | 117 | 15 | 59 |
| June | 7.0 | 110 | 13 | 55 |
| July | 6.9 | 157 | 12 | 51 |
| August | 8.0 | 109 | 12 | 58 |
| September | 9.2 | 111 | 13 | 62 |
| October | 10.1 | 120 | 15 | 64 |
| November | 10.8 | 137 | 16 | 66 |
| December | 11.2 | 126 | 19 | 69 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Auckland, the sunniest month is December, and the driest is March (about 82 mm). Temperatures peak in January (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 1,460 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Auckland?
- Sky Tower
- Mount Eden (Maungawhau, panorama)
- Waiheke Island (vineyards, ferry)
- Auckland Domain and War Memorial Museum
Practical info
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