Best time to visit Auckland
Go inMarch and November
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February and March are warm and settled.
See Auckland on the globeAuckland month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 24°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 25°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Pasifika Festival |
| April | Good | 21°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 18°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Good | 15°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Matariki |
| July | Mixed | 14°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Matariki |
| August | Mixed | 15°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Mixed | 16°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 18°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Good | 22°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
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.
More places in New Zealand
- Queenstown best in Mar
- Wellington best in Jan–Feb
Nearby destinations
- Nouméa, New Caledonia best in Jun and Sep–Nov
- Suva, Fiji best in Jul–Oct
- Nadi, Fiji best in Jun–Aug
- Sydney, Australia best in May–Jun and Aug–Dec
- Byron Bay, Australia best in Jul–Nov
- Port Vila, Vanuatu best in Jun and Sep–Oct