Your November weather guide
MildWeather in Auckland in November
November is a good time for Auckland if you want mild days for exploring rather than a hot beach holiday. Average highs of 18°C feel noticeably warmer than London, but nights around 13°C still call for a layer. The catch is rain, so keep outdoor plans flexible rather than expecting uninterrupted sunshine. With the sea at 17°C, this suits travellers happy to spend time beside the water without making swimming the focus of the trip.
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
- 18.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.6°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 17.0°C
- year to year: 16°C to 18°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.1h
- 36% of 14.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 76 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.5°C
- 2010-11-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 8.0°C
- 2002-11-13
- 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 November compares
November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Auckland. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Auckland is 7.6°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Auckland peaks at 18.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.4°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 12.9°C; one night in ten drops to 10.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 23.5°C (2010-11-28) and the coldest night 8.0°C (2002-11-13).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 76 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 1999 with 182 mm, the driest 2009 with 21 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 17.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.0°C to 18.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in February (21.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:03 and sets about 20:08 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 64%.
Is November a good time to visit Auckland?
November is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Auckland on our scoring are February, January, March.
Comfortable for walking, cool after dark
For a UK traveller, Auckland offers a clear lift in daytime warmth: November highs are 7.6°C above London's average. That makes it a reasonable choice for spending time outdoors without planning around strong midday heat. Warmer days can reach around 20°C, but this is not a month to choose for reliably hot weather. Pack light layers that you can adjust as conditions change, with a jumper or jacket for evenings. Colder nights can fall to around 11°C, so a suitcase built entirely around summer clothes would be optimistic. The appeal is comfortable activity weather, not dependable warmth from morning to bedtime.
Long daylight, but leave room for rain
Rain is a meaningful part of the decision, with about 11 rainy days during November. You need not write off outdoor plans, but a waterproof jacket and the freedom to move activities around will help. There are about 14 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to use a better spell later in the day. Sunshine averages only 5.1 hours, though, so long days should not be confused with consistently clear skies. Keep some indoor alternatives in mind and avoid making every day depend on dry weather. November works better for a flexible city stay than for a trip built around lying in the sun.
A little perspective
Auckland through the year
November 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% |
| June | 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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
Best months here
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Similar in November
Closest matches on daytime temperature, sea temperature and sunshine, in other countries.
A little more detail
Auckland in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Auckland hot in November?
Auckland is mild in November: the average daytime high is 18.0°C and nights average 12.9°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.
Can you swim in the sea in Auckland in November?
The sea around Auckland averages 17.0°C in November, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 18°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Auckland in November?
Auckland sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 76 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 1999 (182 mm) and the driest was 2009 (21 mm).
How sunny is Auckland in November?
Auckland gets around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 14.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Auckland compare with the UK in November?
Auckland is on average 7.6°C warmer than London by day in November (18.0°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Auckland?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Auckland reached 23.5°C on 2010-11-28, and the coldest night dropped to 8.0°C on 2002-11-13.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming?
The sea averages 17°C, which is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. The November range is 16°C to 18°C, so even a warmer year does not promise warm water. Choose this month for time by the sea, not a swimming-led holiday.
Would another month be a better choice?
February, January and March are the better choices overall for Auckland's weather. November remains reasonable if mild temperatures suit you, but it is less convincing if warmth is your main priority and you can travel at another time.
Is Auckland worth the long flight for November weather?
The flight from London takes about 23 h 42 min, so mild weather alone is a modest return for the journey. November makes more sense if Auckland itself is the aim and you are comfortable with rain and cool 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