Best time to visit Auckland
All twelve months scored on daily temperature, rainfall, humidity and holiday crowding.
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Month by month
| Month | Max °C | Rain days | Humidity | Sun h/day | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° | 8d | 76% | 11.7h | sweet spot | 23C max, 8 rainy days |
| Feb | 24° | 6d | 76% | 11.2h | sweet spot | 24C max, 6 rainy days |
| Mar | 22° | 8d | 77% | 10.2h | sweet spot | 22C max, 8 rainy days |
| Apr | 20° | 9d | 81% | 9.0h | ok | 20C max, 9 rainy days |
| May | 18° | 9d | 82% | 8.1h | good | 18C max, 9 rainy days |
| Jun | 16° | 11d | 84% | 7.5h | ok | 16C max, 11 rainy days |
| Jul | 15° | 11d | 83% | 7.6h | ok | 15C max, 11 rainy days |
| Aug | 15° | 11d | 82% | 8.6h | ok | 15C max, 11 rainy days |
| Sep | 16° | 12d | 79% | 9.7h | good | 16C max, 12 rainy days |
| Oct | 17° | 10d | 79% | 10.3h | sweet spot | 17C max, 10 rainy days |
| Nov | 20° | 10d | 78% | 11.8h | sweet spot | 20C max, 10 rainy days |
| Dec | 22° | 10d | 77% | 12.0h | sweet spot | 22C max, 10 rainy days |
A busy month is a crowded one, not a bad one — usually it is crowded because the weather is good. It is flagged rather than scored down, and crowds alone never make a month “avoid”: that is reserved for weather worth skipping.
Getting there
How far Auckland is, and what it costs, depends on where you set off from — the months above do not.
- from Sydney
- from Melbourne
- from Perth
- from Jakarta
- from Manila
- from Singapore
- from Kuala Lumpur
- from Tokyo
The year in Auckland
There is no available climate data for Auckland, so I cannot provide a detailed season profile.
Written by a language model from the climate figures above. The month-by-month table is measured — ten years of ERA5 readings and published holiday calendars — and where the two disagree, the table is the one to believe.
What Auckland is like
Auckland (Maori: Tāmaki Makaurau) is the largest city in New Zealand at 1.7 million citizens, and the main arrival point for visitors to the country. It is a vibrant multicultural city, set around two big natural harbours, and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is in the warm northern part of the North Island, on a narrow isthmus that joins the Northland peninsula to the rest of the island. For information on the smaller towns, settlements and islands in the wider area around the city, see the Auckland Region article.
- Worth seeing
- Auckland's many volcanoes offer great vantage points to take in the city and some of them have been turned into parks. Popular ones include Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill in Auckland Central and Mt. Victoria in Devonport. Auckland Art Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets. The largest collection of national and international art in New Zealand, housed in an award-winning landmark building on the edge of Albert Park in the heart of Auckland. The Gallery regularly hosts touring international exhibitions and offers a calendar of talks, performances, film screenings and children's activities to complement its exhibition programme. Has a shop and café.
- Worth doing
- Movies. Ticket prices vary around Auckland. The cheapest are in the west, with adult tickets at WestCity in Henderson the lowest at $8.50, and a bit higher at $10 at LynnMall and Westgate. Hoyts Hibiscus Coast in the north on Whangaparaoa Peninsula is also cheap at $10.90. Elsewhere in Auckland prices are in the $18.50 to $19.50 range, except on Tuesdays when there is a $12.50 special (2017 prices). Visit the Waitakere Ranges in West Auckland, replete with impressive waterfalls and rugged but beautiful beaches. Around 45 min (peak hours) drive from central Auckland. Eden Park in Central Auckland is the national stadium, hosting rugby union and cricket.
- Getting in
- Main article: Auckland Airport Auckland Airport. (AKL IATA). New Zealand's largest airport is located 22 km/14 miles south of central Auckland in the southern suburb of Mangere on the shores of the Manukau Harbour. There are frequent services from Australia and other New Zealand cities. There are also non-stop flights from locations in Asia, the Pacific Islands, the United States, Vancouver (Canada) and Santiago (Chile). Ground transport options from the airport to central Auckland include shuttles (NZ$35) and taxis (NZ$35-65 ask for fixed fare; NZ$75-90 metered).
- Getting around
- Local transport options include bus, train, ferry, shuttle, taxi, and car rental. Use the Auckland Transport (AT) website to plan trips by public transport. AT also has a mobile app that can be used to find the time of the next bus, ferry or train or to find the quickest way to get to your destination using public transport. Google Maps is also reliable for directions. If you wish to do a lot of cross-city travel, or travel outside the city, it may be more convenient to hire a car, though some city roads are congested at peak times, and finding a parking spot can be challenging.
- Staying safe
- Auckland is a safe place to visit, thanks to a quality of life that ranks alongside cities like Munich or Melbourne. That said, thefts and robberies are more prevalent than in the rest of New Zealand, and aggravated assaults are not unheard of. Make sure to take all the usual safety precautions. Asking locals can give you an idea of where not to go. The area locals will most definitely warn you about is South Auckland, which is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most dangerous locations due to its significant poverty and unemployment rates. While it is nowhere nearly as dangerous as "rough" areas in the USA or Europe, it is advised to remain on one's guard at night.
From the Wikivoyage article on Auckland, written by travellers and licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; the full article has far more. The numbers above are measured; this is experience.
Before you go
| Cost of living | expensive — prices run about 86% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | New zealand dollar |
| Languages | Māori, New Zealand Sign Language, English |
| Plugs | Type I, 230 V |
| Driving | On the left |
| Emergency | 111 |
| Calling code | +64 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-03-19 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 111 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The rest of the trip
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