🇳🇿 Auckland vs Melbourne 🇦🇺

Auckland, New Zealand vs Melbourne, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Melbourne is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Melbourne is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇳🇿 Auckland🇦🇺 Melbourne
Avg annual high
19°C
20°C
Hottest month
January · 24°C
January · 26°C
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)July (6°C low)
Rainy days / year
147
143
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberFebruary, March, November

🇳🇿 Auckland

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

🇦🇺 Melbourne

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Auckland or Melbourne warmer?

Melbourne is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Auckland or Melbourne?

Auckland is rainier — Melbourne sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Auckland vs Melbourne?

Auckland is best around February, March, December; Melbourne is best around February, March, November.

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