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Top sights in Auckland
- Sky Tower, Auckland – Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
- Waiheke Island – Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand
- Rangitoto Island – Island in New Zealand
- Mount Eden – Suburb of Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland Domain – Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
- Viaduct Harbour – Area of the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
- Piha – Locality in Auckland Region, New Zealand
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Auckland
Planning your trip to Auckland
Climate and seasons
Auckland has a temperate climate, though New Zealanders often regard it as subtropical, with four distinct seasons: mild to warm summers (average highs of about 23 °C and lows of 17 °C) and mild winters. It has regular rainfall throughout the year, with more in winter than in summer, and snow is extremely rare.
Getting around
Local transport options include bus, train, ferry, shuttle, taxi and car rental; the Auckland Transport website and app plan public transport trips. For a lot of cross-city or out-of-town travel it may be more convenient to hire a car, though some city roads are congested at peak times and parking can be challenging.
Staying safe
Auckland is a safe place to visit, but thefts and robberies are more prevalent than in the rest of New Zealand and aggravated assaults are not unheard of, so take the usual precautions. South Auckland is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most dangerous locations, so remain on your guard there at night.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Auckland (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Where to stay in Auckland
Hotels and vacation rentals around Auckland with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Auckland
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Auckland are January to March and December, with average daytime highs of 71 to 74°F (22 to 23°C) and 10 to 15 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. February is the hottest month, averaging 74°F (23°C), and July the coolest at 58°F (14°C). November sees the most rain, around 16 days, while February is the driest with about 10.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 60 | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 60 | 10 | Comfortable: 10 rainy days |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70 | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 80 | 12 | Shoulder: 67°F (19°C), 12 rainy days |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 120 | 12 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 12 rainy days |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 110 | 13 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 13 rainy days |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 120 | 13 | Shoulder: 58°F (14°C), 13 rainy days |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 100 | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 90 | 14 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 14 rainy days |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 80 | 14 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 14 rainy days |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 50 | 16 | Avoid: among the wettest, 16 rainy days |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 80 | 15 | Comfortable: 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Auckland: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Auckland?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Auckland are January to March and December, when average highs run 71 to 74°F (22 to 23°C) with 10 to 15 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. February is the hottest month at 74°F (23°C) on average, and July the coolest at 58°F (14°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Auckland?
- November, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 10. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Auckland?
- February is the warmest month, averaging 74°F (23°C) by day and 64°F (18°C) at night. July is the coolest, at 58°F (14°C) by day and 51°F (11°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Auckland?
- The wettest months in Auckland are January and March to December, with 12 to 16 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to New Zealand right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for New Zealand on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for New Zealand before you book.
- What other places are near Auckland?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Auckland are Rotorua (120 miles), Wellington (310 miles), Queenstown (650 miles).
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