New Zealand Auckland Weather in November (Late Spring / Excellent) — Climate Guide
November (Late Spring / Excellent) in Auckland is Excellent
November (Late Spring / Excellent) is Excellent for Auckland.
Pre-summer warming — 20/12°C + Waiheke wine season opens + Auckland Cup Week horse racing carnival + hotels climbing toward December peak. Book early Nov for value.
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Waiheke wine opens + Cup Week + pre-summer surge
November (Late Spring / Excellent) Weather at a Glance
November averages 68°F / 20°C highs and 54°F / 12°C lows with 11 rainy days and 90mm rainfall. Humidity 75%, UV 9 high, sunshine 7 hours. Sea 18°C warming. Sunset 8:10 PM. Pre-summer surge — vineyards in full leaf + sun strengthening.
November (Late Spring / Excellent) Travel Advice
Auckland Cup Week (last week Nov) — horse racing carnival at Ellerslie + glamour social calendar + hotels +30-50%. NZ Pinot Noir Conference mid-Nov drives wine industry inbound. Waiheke wine season opens — book 2-3 weeks ahead. Pre-Christmas pricing window early Nov is smart-money for December weather.
Flying In from Overseas
Heavy inbound recovery: Australian summer departures + UK/European pre-Christmas escape + US/Canada family travel + Korean year-end. Direct flights from Seoul $700-1,200 (Air NZ resumes regular service), Tokyo $650-1,100, LA $600-1,050, Sydney $200-380, London $1,050-1,700 via Singapore. Pre-Christmas surge begins.
November (Late Spring / Excellent) Pricing Trends
Pre-Christmas surge: Park Hyatt NZ$500-1,000, Hotel Britomart NZ$320-650, Hilton Princes Wharf NZ$280-580, Quay West NZ$200-420. Waiheke tour NZ$130-220. Flights from Seoul $700-1,200.
Auckland November (Late Spring / Excellent) Weather Stats
Avg High
20°C
Avg Low
12°C
Rainy Days
11
90mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
Comfortable warm
UV Index
9
Very high
Wind
16 km/h
Gusts 32
Sea Temp
18°C
Cool 18°C swimming hardy
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
November (Late Spring / Excellent) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
7 μg/m³
PM10
15 μg/m³
Status
Excellent
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
20°C
Nighttime
12°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
16 km/h
Max gust 32 km/h
Activities Recommended for November (Late Spring / Excellent)
November (Late Spring / Excellent) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Warming 20/12°C + UV 9
- Waiheke wine season opens
- Auckland Cup Week carnival
- Sea warming 18°C
Cons
- Pricing climbing toward Dec peak
- Cup Week + Pinot Noir add hotel spikes
- Beach still chilly 18°C
- Heavy bookings starting
November (Late Spring / Excellent) Events & Festivals
- **Pre-summer surge — warming + Waiheke wine + Cup Week Auckland end Nov**
- Auckland Cup Week (horse racing carnival, last week Nov)
- NZ Pinot Noir Conference mid-Nov
Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent) — Full Picture
Pre-summer warming — 20/12°C + Waiheke wine season opens + Auckland Cup Week horse racing carnival + hotels climbing toward December peak. Book early Nov for value.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Mild late spring. T-shirt + light cardigan + jeans + walking shoes. Light jacket evening. Sunscreen SPF 50+ (UV 9 high).
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
20.7°C
12.7°C
11/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
14.3°C
8.3°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current18°C
10.7°C
11.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
23.3°C
15.3°C
8.3/mo
Auckland Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Peak Summer / Best) (Best) | 24° | 16° | 8d·75mm | 8h | 75% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| 24° | 16° | 7d·65mm | 7h | 75% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| 23° | 14° | 9d·80mm | 6h | 78% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 21° | 13° | 11d·100mm | 5h | 80% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 11° | 13d·120mm | 5h | 82% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 9° | 14d·130mm | 4h | 85% | 3 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 14° | 8° | 15d·145mm | 4h | 86% | 2 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 8° | 14d·130mm | 4h | 84% | 3 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 16° | 9° | 12d·110mm | 5h | 80% | 5 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 11° | 12d·105mm | 6h | 78% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 20° | 12° | 11d·90mm | 7h | 75% | 9 | Busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 14° | 10d·90mm | 8h | 75% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is November (Late Spring / Excellent) a good time to visit Auckland?
Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent) is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent)?
Auckland November (Late Spring / Excellent) averages a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C.
Does it rain much in Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent)?
Auckland November (Late Spring / Excellent) averages 90mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent)?
Mild late spring. T-shirt + light cardigan + jeans + walking shoes. Light jacket evening. Sunscreen SPF 50+ (UV 9 high).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent)?
Auckland November (Late Spring / Excellent) sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 20:10, with 13h 55m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent)?
Auckland November (Late Spring / Excellent) air quality (AQI) averages 22, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 7μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Auckland in November (Late Spring / Excellent)?
In November (Late Spring / Excellent), Auckland is great for Waiheke wine season opens, Auckland Cup Week races, Hobbiton + Waitomo combo.
Is November (Late Spring / Excellent) peak season in Auckland?
Auckland November (Late Spring / Excellent) crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.