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Hokitika weather

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Light rain,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 12° in Hokitika today. Tomorrow looks heavy drizzle around 12°, with a 100% chance of rain.

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EuropeanECMWF
12°
Light rain
Today 12°·Low 10°·Rain 100%
AmericanNOAA GFS
12°
Showers
Today 12°·Low ·Rain 100%
GermanDWD ICON
13°
Showers
Today 13°·Low 11°·Rain 100%
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Hokitika weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Hokitika swings 17°C across the year, from 21°C highs in January to 4°C lows in July, and May is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 2964 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
January
21°C average high
Coldest month
July
4°C average low
Wettest month
May
2964 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
3,350
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Hokitika and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hokitika hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Hokitika 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light rain
12°
models agree
Tomorrow
Heavy drizzle
12°
models agree
Mon
Light rain
13°
models agree
Tue
Rain
13°
models agree
Wed
Mostly clear
12°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
13°
models agree
Fri
Drizzle
13°
models agree
Sat
Light rain
12°
models agree
Sun
Light rain
14°
±3°
Mon
Partly cloudy
13°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
11°
models agree
Wed
Heavy drizzle
14°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
15°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
15°
±3°

Hokitika, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 21°C) and coldest in Jul (lows around 4°C), with roughly 2964 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Hokitika right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand before you trust any single number.

Hokitika climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
21°
13°
Feb
19°
12°
Mar
17°
10°
Apr
16°
May
14°
Jun
13°
Jul
12°
Aug
12°
Sep
13°
Oct
14°
Nov
16°
Dec
18°
12°

Which forecast is most accurate in Hokitika?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
96±0.2°C95±2.3 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
80
/100rank #2
86±0.8°C84±7.8 km/t7184% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
74
/100rank #3
62±2.1°C72±13.8 km/t8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 244 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in New Zealand? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°12° to 13°models agree100% to 100% chance
Tomorrowmodels agree12° to 13°±15%85% to 100% chance
Monmodels agree13° to 13°±28%72% to 100% chance
Tue±1°13° to 14°models agree100% to 100% chance
Wedmodels agree12° to 12°±23%12% to 35% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Hokitika

today, local time
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:29
Daylight
11h 58m

Common questions

What's the weather in Hokitika today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Hokitika today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Hokitika today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Hokitika and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Hokitika?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Hokitika (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the German at 80. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Hokitika?
January is typically the warmest month in Hokitika, with average highs around 21°C.
How cold does Hokitika get?
The coldest month in Hokitika is July, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Hokitika get?
Hokitika sees roughly 2964 mm of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.

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