🇦🇺 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 high | 21°C | 19°C |
| Hottest month | January (28°C) | January (24°C) |
| Coldest month | July (8°C low) | July (8°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 154 | 147 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | March, April, November | February, 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.
