Sydney vs Auckland: Weather & Climate Compared
The annual temperatures are close. Sydney has more sunshine, while Auckland records more rainy days, so those differences are more useful than naming one warmer city.
Sydney vs Auckland weather right now
At this moment, Sydney is the warmer of the two by 2°F (1°C).
Where Sydney and Auckland actually differ
Across the year, Sydney is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 64°F (18°C) beats Auckland's 61°F (16°C) by roughly 3.1°F (1.7°C).
For the full seasonal context behind this comparison, see the Sydney monthly climate guide and Auckland monthly climate guide.
The tie-breakers
The tie-breakers: sunshine, daylight and rain
| Month | Sydney sun | Auckland sun | Sydney daylight | Auckland daylight | Sydney wet-day chance | Auckland wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 h | 11.8 h | 14.2 h | 14.4 h | 41% | 36% |
| February | 10.6 h | 10.8 h | 13.4 h | 13.5 h | 47% | 40% |
| March | 9.5 h | 10.2 h | 12.4 h | 12.4 h | 48% | 36% |
| April | 9.4 h | 9.0 h | 11.3 h | 11.2 h | 34% | 38% |
| May | 8.7 h | 8.0 h | 10.4 h | 10.2 h | 24% | 42% |
| June | 8.2 h | 7.2 h | 9.9 h | 9.6 h | 33% | 38% |
| July | 8.9 h | 7.3 h | 10.1 h | 9.9 h | 24% | 42% |
| August | 9.2 h | 8.3 h | 10.9 h | 10.7 h | 20% | 47% |
| September | 10.4 h | 9.4 h | 11.9 h | 11.9 h | 25% | 51% |
| October | 10.3 h | 10.1 h | 13.0 h | 13.1 h | 36% | 43% |
| November | 11.0 h | 11.2 h | 13.9 h | 14.2 h | 37% | 48% |
| December | 11.6 h | 11.9 h | 14.4 h | 14.7 h | 33% | 44% |
Sydney vs Auckland month by month
| Month | Sydney high / low | Auckland high / low | Sydney rain days | Auckland rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° / 67° | 73° / 64° | 13 | 11 |
| February | 79° / 66° | 74° / 64° | 13 | 11 |
| March | 77° / 64° | 71° / 62° | 15 | 11 |
| April | 72° / 58° | 67° / 58° | 10 | 11 |
| May | 67° / 52° | 63° / 54° | 8 | 13 |
| June | 62° / 48° | 59° / 52° | 10 | 12 |
| July | 62° / 47° | 58° / 49° | 7 | 13 |
| August | 65° / 47° | 58° / 49° | 6 | 15 |
| September | 69° / 51° | 60° / 51° | 8 | 15 |
| October | 72° / 56° | 62° / 54° | 11 | 13 |
| November | 74° / 60° | 66° / 57° | 11 | 14 |
| December | 78° / 64° | 70° / 61° | 10 | 14 |
When the small temperature gap changes
Sydney is warmer in every single month - the question is never which city is milder, only by how much. The gap is widest in October, when Sydney's afternoons run about 10°F (6°C) ahead, and narrowest in June, when the two nearly meet.
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18–28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Sydney: April, May, August, September, October, November, December (7 months)
- Auckland: January, February, March, April (4 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in April, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Seasons compared
| Months | Sydney high / low | Auckland high / low | Sydney rain days | Auckland rain days | Sydney sun | Auckland sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 79° / 66° | 72° / 63° | 36 | 36 | 11.0 h | 11.5 h |
| March - May | 72° / 58° | 67° / 58° | 33 | 36 | 9.2 h | 9.1 h |
| June - August | 63° / 47° | 58° / 50° | 23 | 39 | 8.8 h | 7.6 h |
| September - November | 72° / 56° | 63° / 54° | 30 | 43 | 10.6 h | 10.2 h |
Dataset extremes, distance and time difference
- Sydney 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 108° in January, lowest 34° in July. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Auckland 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 80° in February, lowest 36° in July. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Distance: Sydney and Auckland are about 1,340 miles (2,156 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney right now.