Is Auckland sunnier than New Plymouth?

Auckland is the sunnier: about 2,479 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,321 — a difference of 158 hours.

Which is warmer, Auckland or New Plymouth?

Auckland is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) versus 17°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Auckland or New Plymouth?

Auckland scores better across November–February: 80/100 average versus 74, with daytime highs around 22°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Auckland or New Plymouth?

Auckland — its sea peaks at about 22°C (72°F) versus 21°C.

Auckland vs New Plymouth: which is sunnier?

🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand · 228 km apart · long-term climate normals (NASA POWER, 2001–2020)

Auckland is the sunnier overall: about 2,479 hours of sunshine a year to New Plymouth's 2,321. Auckland has the higher Sunshine Score in 12 of 12 months — a clean sweep.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

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At a glance

	Auckland	New Plymouth
Sunshine hours / year	2,479	2,321
Sunniest month	January (83/100)	January (80/100)
Nov–Feb average score	80/100	74/100
Jun–Aug average score	39/100	31/100
Rain / year	1,015 mm	1,230 mm
Warmest sea	22°C / 72°F	21°C / 70°F
Peak midday UV	10 (very high)	11 (extreme)

Auckland vs New Plymouth month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Auckland	New Plymouth	Auckland	New Plymouth	Auckland	New Plymouth	Auckland	New Plymouth
January	83	80	23°	21°	58	69	22°	21°
February	82	78	24°	22°	64	80	22°	20°
March	80	77	22°	21°	72	82	20°	19°
April	78	61	20°	18°	83	103	19°	18°
May	54	47	17°	16°	118	123	16°	17°
June	43	34	15°	14°	106	128	15°	15°
July	36	29	14°	13°	115	121	13°	14°
August	38	29	14°	13°	100	118	13°	13°
September	52	42	16°	15°	86	107	15°	14°
October	59	49	17°	16°	80	105	16°	15°
November	77	64	19°	18°	52	85	18°	17°
December	79	72	21°	20°	81	109	20°	18°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Auckland · Feb Auckland · Mar Auckland · Apr Auckland · May Auckland · Jun Auckland · Jul Auckland · Aug Auckland · Sep Auckland · Oct Auckland · Nov Auckland · Dec Auckland.

When to pick which

November–February: Auckland (average score 80/100 vs 74). Auckland is the warmer, around 22°C daytime highs vs 20°C.
March–May: Auckland (average score 71/100 vs 62). Auckland is the warmer, around 20°C daytime highs vs 18°C.
June–August: Auckland (average score 39/100 vs 31). Daytime highs are similar (14°C vs 13°C).
September–October: Auckland (average score 56/100 vs 46). Daytime highs are similar (17°C vs 16°C).

Sea temperature

Auckland's sea gets warmer: 22°C / 72°F at its peak vs 21°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Auckland about 2 months a year, New Plymouth about 1 month a year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Auckland weather by month · New Plymouth weather by month · Best time to visit New Zealand.

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