Climate Insights for Auckland

The climate in Auckland is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1142mm of precipitation falls per year. Auckland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Auckland is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Auckland sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Auckland is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1142mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 123mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 71mm. That's 52mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Auckland is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Auckland, which began on June 21, 2026. Auckland is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Auckland is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Auckland based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.