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Best time to visit Auckland

Go inMarch and November

February and March are warm and settled.

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Auckland month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood24°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
FebruaryGood25°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
MarchGreat23°CSome rainModerateAveragePasifika Festival
AprilGood21°CWetModerateAverage–
MayGood18°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneGood15°CWetQuietCheapestMatariki
JulyMixed14°CWetQuietCheapestMatariki
AugustMixed15°CWetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberMixed16°CWetQuietCheapest–
OctoberGood18°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberGreat20°CSome rainModerateAverage–
DecemberGood22°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Auckland

  • March🎉 Pasifika FestivalPacific arts and food festival.
  • Jun–Jul🎉 MatarikiMāori New Year celebrations.

Good to know

  • Flights to Auckland are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: May–September are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.

Auckland is built on a field of about 50 volcanoes.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Auckland?

The best time to visit Auckland is March and November. February and March are warm and settled.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Auckland?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.

When is Auckland busiest?

Auckland is busiest in December–February.

What is the weather like in Auckland?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C, and July the coolest at 14°C. The wettest period is April–September.

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