Auckland Islands
New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Auckland Islands are an island group and UNESCO World Heritage site in New Zealand. Covering an area of 625 square kilometers, the islands are part of the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands and were named after William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland. They rank as one of the most looked-up sights in New Zealand.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 6 °C in the winter months of June through October to 9 °C in January, February, and March. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with monthly totals between 98 mm in November and 132 mm in January, falling across 17 to 21 days each month.
The nearest airport is Invercargill Airport, located 504 km away, while Queenstown Airport is 662 km away. The capital city of Wellington is 1241 km from the islands. Nearby points of interest include the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands at a distance of 5.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 9 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 132 | 100 | 123 | 114 | 120 | 102 | 99 | 110 | 118 | 105 | 98 | 109 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
