Your June weather guide
CoolWeather in Auckland in June
Auckland in June suits a cool-weather city break, not a trip built around warmth or swimming. Average highs of 14.5°C and night lows of 10.3°C mean layers rather than summer clothes, while about 12 rainy days make a waterproof essential. For a UK traveller, the catch is leaving June warmth behind for cooler, wetter conditions. Go if you are happy to keep outdoor plans flexible; choose another month if sunshine is the main reason for travelling.
Long-term climate averages for Auckland, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Auckland, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Auckland.
- Average daytime high
- 14.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -5.1°C
- London averages 19.6°C in June
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°C
- year to year: 14°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.0h
- 42% of 9.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 101 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 18.8°C
- 2016-06-10
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.5°C
- 1994-06-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 23 h 42 min
- 18375 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How June compares
June is the 10th warmest month of the year in Auckland. Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Auckland is 5.1°C cooler by day and 1.0°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in June
The typical June day in Auckland peaks at 14.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.5°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 10.3°C; one night in ten drops to 6.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 18.8°C (2016-06-10) and the coldest night 2.5°C (1994-06-30).
Rain in June
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 101 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2014 with 185 mm, the driest 2015 with 42 mm. Humidity averages 82%.
Sea temperature in June
The sea averages 15.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.4°C to 15.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in February (21.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:32 and sets about 17:11 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 58%.
Is June a good time to visit Auckland?
June is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Auckland on our scoring are February, January, March.
Expect cooler days than a June stay in London
Auckland's average daytime high is 5.1°C below London's in June, so do not pack as though you are heading into warmer weather. A jumper and a waterproof outer layer are sensible daytime choices, with something warmer for evenings. Colder nights can fall to 6.9°C or below, making light summer clothing a poor basis for your suitcase. Even the warmer days, reaching 16.5°C or more, offer mild rather than hot conditions. This suits travellers who prefer walking without strong heat, but there is little reason to plan around midday warmth. Keep a layer with you rather than relying on a bright start to last.
Leave room for rain and limited daylight
June brings about 4.0 hours of sunshine within 9.5 hours of daylight, so daylight is useful planning time rather than a promise of clear skies. Put weather-dependent outings into the brighter spells and keep indoor alternatives available instead of fixing every day in advance. With about 12 rainy days, rain is a regular consideration, though it does not mean every day will be wet. A waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements will be more useful than extra summer outfits. Plan outdoor time during daylight and leave evenings for plans that do not depend on warmth or sunshine.
A little perspective
Auckland through the year
June is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januarybest | 22.0°C | 16.5°C | 20.4°C | 6.0 | 68 | 9 | 5% |
| Februarybest | 22.7°C | 17.2°C | 21.2°C | 5.6 | 68 | 8 | 7% |
| Marchbest | 21.2°C | 15.9°C | 20.7°C | 5.6 | 73 | 9 | 1% |
| April | 18.9°C | 14.0°C | 19.1°C | 4.7 | 76 | 10 | 0% |
| May | 16.6°C | 12.2°C | 17.3°C | 4.3 | 95 | 11 | 0% |
| JuneSelected | 14.5°C | 10.3°C | 15.2°C | 4.0 | 101 | 12 | 0% |
| July | 13.7°C | 9.1°C | 13.5°C | 4.2 | 115 | 14 | 0% |
| August | 13.9°C | 9.2°C | 13.2°C | 4.5 | 105 | 15 | 0% |
| September | 15.1°C | 10.1°C | 13.9°C | 4.7 | 93 | 14 | 0% |
| October | 16.4°C | 11.4°C | 15.3°C | 5.1 | 80 | 12 | 0% |
| November | 18.0°C | 12.9°C | 17.0°C | 5.1 | 76 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 20.3°C | 15.1°C | 18.9°C | 5.2 | 93 | 11 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Auckland in June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Auckland hot in June?
Auckland is cool in June: the average daytime high is 14.5°C and nights average 10.3°C. Days over 25°C are rare in June.
Can you swim in the sea in Auckland in June?
The sea around Auckland averages 15.2°C in June, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Auckland in June?
Auckland sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 101 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (185 mm) and the driest was 2015 (42 mm).
How sunny is Auckland in June?
Auckland gets around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 9.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Auckland compare with the UK in June?
Auckland is on average 5.1°C cooler than London by day in June (14.5°C against 19.6°C).
What is the hottest June on record in Auckland?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Auckland reached 18.8°C on 2016-06-10, and the coldest night dropped to 2.5°C on 1994-06-30.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in June?
The sea averages 15.2°C, which is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. If relaxed swimming is central to your holiday, June is a poor fit. Treat time by the water as an outdoor outing requiring layers, not a dependable beach-swimming day.
Would another month be a better choice?
February, January and March are better choices overall for Auckland's holiday weather. June makes more sense if you actively prefer cool conditions and can accept rain. For a trip focused on warmth and sunshine, look at those months instead.
Is June's weather worth the long flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 23 h 42 min, so June is hard to justify on weather alone: Auckland is cooler than London then. It can still suit a city holiday, provided you are comfortable with layers, rain and cold sea temperatures.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Auckland. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C