🇳🇿 Auckland vs Wellington 🇳🇿

Auckland, New Zealand vs Wellington, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Auckland is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Auckland is drier, with roughly 53 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇳🇿 Auckland🇳🇿 Wellington
Avg annual high
19°C
16°C
Hottest month
January · 24°C
January · 20°C
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
147
200
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇳🇿 Auckland

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

🇳🇿 Wellington

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Auckland or Wellington warmer?

Auckland is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Auckland or Wellington?

Wellington is rainier — Auckland sees about 53 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Auckland vs Wellington?

Auckland is best around February, March, December; Wellington is best around January, February, March.

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