Wellington vs Auckland

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Wellington edges ahead as the better destination in November. Wellington offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Auckland sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Wellington sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Auckland is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Wellington is the stronger choice in November.

Wellington reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Auckland averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.

Wellington receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Auckland sees 76 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Wellington the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.