Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a basalt mountain in Auckland, New Zealand, with an elevation of 213 meters. It is the 16th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs of 21 °C to 22 °C and lows of 17 °C. Temperatures are lowest in July and August, when daily highs are 13 °C and lows are 9 °C to 10 °C. Rainfall is highest from May to August; July sees about 154 mm of rain, followed by August with 132 mm and June with 137 mm. May has 123 mm of rain, while April and December each have about 101 mm. The driest months are January and February, both with 79 mm of rain, while March and November each see about 88 mm.
Auckland International Airport is 12 km from the site, and the mountain is 488 km from Wellington. The Sky Tower is 6 km away and can be visited alongside the mountain.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 79 | 88 | 101 | 123 | 137 | 154 | 132 | 112 | 106 | 88 | 101 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
