St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland

Church Gothic Revival cathedral and diocesan seat in Auckland

Auckland’s St Patrick’s Cathedral occupies a central city site with Gothic Revival architecture, stained glass and an active music program; visitors come for services, concerts and the downtown setting.

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St Patrick’s Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral in central Auckland and the seat of the Archbishop of Auckland.

The building functions as the central church for diocesan worship, regular parish services and civic liturgies. Its fabric dates from the 19th century with later modifications and it is an active centre for religious and cultural events in the city.

The cathedral is located in Auckland’s central business district on Wyndham Street, within walking distance of Queen Street and other central landmarks.

  • Seat of the archbishop: Serves as the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Auckland and hosts major diocesan liturgies and ceremonies.
St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland
St Patrick's Cathedral, 43 Wyndham St, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand
-36.8465, 174.7635

How to Get to St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland #

Located in the Auckland CBD close to Queen Street and the waterfront, St Patrick’s is walkable from Britomart and major city bus routes. It sits near Wyndham Street and is easy to reach on foot from central city accommodations.

Tips for Visiting St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland #

  • Attend Mass to experience the cathedral's acoustics and choir if schedules align.
  • Climb nearby hills in the city for a view of the cathedral within Auckland's skyline and waterfront context.

Best Time to Visit St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland #

Visit year-round; try to coincide with a service for the cathedral's full atmosphere.

Summer
December-February · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Pleasant weather for combining cathedral visits with harbor walks.
Autumn/Spring
March-May, September-November · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Mild conditions and fewer tourists; good for city exploration.

Weather & Climate near St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland #

Climate

Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1319 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

62 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

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