2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Auckland in August

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

August is a wet time to visit Auckland. Auckland has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 14 rainy days per month.

Avg High

15°C

Avg Low

10°C

Rainy days

14days

Daylight

10.7h

Is August a good time to visit Auckland?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:06 AM

Sunset

5:47 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 22°C 16°C 6 Excellent (best)
February 24°C 18°C 5 Excellent (best)
March 21°C 16°C 9 Excellent (best)
April 19°C 14°C 8 Good
May 17°C 12°C 11 Good
June 15°C 12°C 11 Good
July 14°C 10°C 10 Good
August 15°C 10°C 14 Wet
September 15°C 10°C 9 Good
October 17°C 13°C 10 Good
November 19°C 14°C 17 Wet
December 20°C 15°C 6 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to Auckland?

Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Auckland? +

August is typically Wet for visiting Auckland, with average highs of 15°C and around 14 rainy days.

What should I pack for Auckland in August? +

With highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Auckland in August? +

Auckland typically sees around 14 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Auckland in August? +

In August, Auckland gets approximately 10.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Auckland? +

No, August is not peak season in Auckland. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Auckland? +

The best months to visit Auckland are December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Pacific/Auckland)

Last Updated: January 2026

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