New Zealand weather
Loading live data…The weather map: all three models at once
European, American, German side by side around New Zealand and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Hourly forecast: next 14 hours
consensus of the three modelsRain in the next 24 hours, model by model
each model's own hourly precipitation, side by sideLoading the three models…
10-day forecast, out to 14 days
where the models agree, and where they splitHeading to New Zealand? New Zealand, New Zealand, sits at 36.8°S in a temperate climate zone. The averages on this page are measured at Auckland, the main gateway for AU travellers; inland and mountain areas run cooler. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast New Zealand right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.
Where to go in New Zealand
We cover 6 destinations in New Zealand, each with its own live three-model comparison and long-run averages. The table shows the typical daytime high in January and July and the wettest month, so you can see how much the coast, the cities and the islands differ before you pick dates.
Best time to visit New Zealand
The most comfortable time to visit New Zealand is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
New Zealand weather by month
what to expect in New Zealand through the yearHere is New Zealand's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to New Zealand by season.