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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 18° in Rolleston today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 12°, with a 100% chance of rain.

18°
12°
19°
13°
11°
16°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±6°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Cloudy
Today 17°·Low ·Rain 4%
AmericanNOAA GFS
18°
Cloudy
Today 18°·Low ·Rain 3%
GermanDWD ICON
19°
Cloudy
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 3%
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Rolleston weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Rolleston swings 18°C across the year, from 22°C highs in January to 4°C lows in July, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 788 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
January
22°C average high
Coldest month
July
4°C average low
Wettest month
July
788 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
34,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Rolleston and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Rolleston 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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Rolleston 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
18°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
12°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
19°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
13°
±6°
Wed
Light drizzle
11°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
16°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
13°
±4°
Sat
Cloudy
17°
models agree
Sun
Heavy drizzle
14°
models agree
Mon
Heavy drizzle
11°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
16°
±2°
Wed
Light drizzle
17°
±3°
Thu
Partly cloudy
18°
±8°
Fri
Cloudy
16°
±6°

Rolleston, New Zealand. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Rolleston right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Rolleston's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

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.

Rolleston weather by month

what to expect in Rolleston through the year

Here is Rolleston'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 Rolleston by season.

Jan
22°
13°
Warm
Feb
22°
13°
Warm
Mar
19°
10°
Mild
Apr
18°
Mild
May
14°
Cool
Jun
12°
Cool
Jul
11°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
18°
Mild
Dec
21°
12°
Mild

What Rolleston's weather is like through the year

Rolleston runs from warm summers, with January highs near 22°C, to cold winters, when July lows sit around 4°C (a swing of about 18°C across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Rolleston sees roughly 788 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Rolleston

The most comfortable time to visit Rolleston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Rolleston?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
92±0.4°C90±4.9 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
82
/100rank #2
87±0.7°C91±4.4 km/t7184% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
76
/100rank #3
76±1.4°C92±4.2 km/t6581% 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.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Rolleston, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 82. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

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±2°17° to 19°±1%3% to 4% chance
Tomorrow±2°11° to 13°±14%86% to 100% chance
Monmodels agree19° to 19°±15%0% to 15% chance
Tue±6°11° to 16°±6%91% to 97% chance
Wed±2°10° to 12°±20%35% to 55% 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 Rolleston

today, local time
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
18:22
Daylight
11h 57m

Common questions

What's the weather in Rolleston today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Rolleston 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 Rolleston today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Rolleston 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 Rolleston?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Rolleston (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the German at 82. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Rolleston?
January is typically the warmest month in Rolleston, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Rolleston get?
The coldest month in Rolleston is July, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Rolleston get?
Rolleston sees roughly 788 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Rolleston?
The most comfortable time to visit Rolleston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Rolleston?
Rarely - Rolleston very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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