🇦🇺 Adelaide vs Auckland 🇳🇿

Adelaide, Australia vs Auckland, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Adelaide is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Auckland is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Adelaide🇳🇿 Auckland
Avg annual high21°C19°C
Hottest monthJanuary (28°C)January (24°C)
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year154147
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Best months to visitMarch, April, NovemberFebruary, March, December

🇦🇺 Adelaide

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

🇳🇿 Auckland

Best around February, March, December. Hottest in January (24°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Adelaide or Auckland warmer?

Adelaide is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Adelaide or Auckland?

Adelaide is rainier — Auckland sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Adelaide vs Auckland?

Adelaide is best around March, April, November; Auckland is best around February, March, December.

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