AI-generatedAuckland at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 21.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,067 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Auckland
Auckland has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Auckland is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:3719:36
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Auckland in October?
In October, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Auckland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 58 min06:37 – 19:36
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Auckland
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.1 – 16.3 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Auckland ranges from 14.0 °C in August to 21.4 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
From April to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 20.6 and 22.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.5° | 19.3° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.4° | 20.6° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 20.8° | 20.0° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.7° | 18.9° | 20.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 18.0° | 17.3° | 18.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 16.1° | 15.5° | 16.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.0° | 13.4° | 14.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.5° | 14.0° | 15.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.6° | 15.1° | 16.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.3° | 16.4° | 18.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 19.2° | 18.3° | 20.6° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Auckland
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Auckland, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Auckland
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Auckland: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Auckland has about 13 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 87 | 22° | 17° | 20.5° | 8.4 h | 9 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 23° | 17° | 21.4° | 7.2 h | 8 | 72 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 21° | 16° | 20.8° | 6.9 h | 9 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 19° | 14° | 19.7° | 5.6 h | 10 | 80 |
| MayMay | 64 | 17° | 12° | 18.0° | 5.0 h | 12 | 99 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 15° | 10° | 16.1° | 4.5 h | 12 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 14° | 9° | 14.7° | 4.7 h | 14 | 119 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 14° | 9° | 14.0° | 5.5 h | 14 | 102 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 15° | 10° | 14.5° | 5.9 h | 13 | 97 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 17° | 12° | 15.6° | 6.5 h | 13 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 18° | 13° | 17.3° | 7.3 h | 11 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 21° | 15° | 19.2° | 7.6 h | 12 | 95 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
36.85° S, 174.76° E · 43 m · Pacific/Auckland
Best time to visit Auckland
The best time to visit Auckland is from November to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 21.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. Rain is most frequent from July to October; the wettest month is July with 119 mm.
Auckland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Auckland in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Auckland in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Auckland in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Auckland in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Auckland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January22° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In January, Auckland is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in January85February23° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In February, Auckland is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in February83March21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In March, Auckland is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in March76April19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In April, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in April64May17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In May, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in May52June15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In June, Auckland is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in June43July14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In July, Auckland is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in July47August14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In August, Auckland is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in August56September15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In September, Auckland is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in September66October17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In October, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in October80November18° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In November, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Auckland.
Auckland in November79December21° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In December, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Auckland.
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Auckland vs. Queenstown
In October Auckland has the better holiday weather (score 66 vs. 31). During the day Queenstown is 6 °C cooler than Auckland. Queenstown gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Auckland | Queenstown |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 66 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Sea | 16° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Auckland ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- AucklandThis page17°16°66
- 2Queenstown11°41
Planning a trip to Auckland
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 35 min
- Distance
- 18,350 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Auckland
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
The best time to visit Auckland is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Auckland?
The sea temperature in Auckland ranges from 14.0 °C in August to 21.4 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
Can you swim in Auckland in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
What is the warmest month in Auckland?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Auckland?
Rain is most frequent from July to October; the wettest month is July with 119 mm. The driest month is March with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Auckland get?
Auckland gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland uses the time zone Pacific/Auckland: UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Auckland?
A nonstop flight from London to Auckland takes about 22 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,350 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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