City in Auckland Region

Auckland Map

Interactive map of Auckland with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 65°F now🕔 2:32 PM local📅 Best: February and March👥 1.7 million

Summary

Auckland is a city in Auckland Region. Auckland is known for City of sails between two harbours. It has a population of about 1.7 million.

Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in Auckland with light drizzle. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 55°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Auckland is February and March. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island and Lake Taupo.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Auckland today at 8.4/10. Gusts to 43 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Auckland

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°50′54.6″S 174°45′47.9″E (-36.8485, 174.7633)

Quick facts about Auckland

TypeCity
RegionAuckland Region
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates36°50′54.6″S 174°45′47.9″E (-36.8485, 174.7633)
Population1.650.000
Known forCity of sails between two harbours
Local time2:32 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsFebruary and March
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each airport in Auckland

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Maps of each district in Auckland

2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas

Getting to Auckland

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Paihia · 115 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving
  • Rotorua · 121 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving
  • Taupo · 146 mi · roughly 3.3 h driving
  • Napier · 217 mi · roughly 5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Auckland

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL11 miAuckland

Things to do in Auckland

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Auckland.

Explore Auckland

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Auckland?

Auckland is a city in Auckland Region. Its coordinates are -36.8485, 174.7633. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Auckland right now?

It is currently 65°F (19°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 83% and wind is 17 mph.

When is the best time to visit Auckland?

February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Auckland, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Auckland in?

Auckland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 2:32 PM.

How many people live in Auckland?

Auckland has a population of approximately 1.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Auckland?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 11 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Auckland?

Popular options include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

What places are in Auckland?

Auckland covers 3 places in this atlas, including Auckland Airport, Mission Bay and Ponsonby.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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