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Waikanae weather

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Drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 14° in Waikanae today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 13°, with a 92% chance of rain.

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13°
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EuropeanECMWF
15°
Drizzle
Today 15°·Low ·Rain 73%
AmericanNOAA GFS
13°
Light drizzle
Today 13°·Low ·Rain 19%
GermanDWD ICON
14°
Showers
Today 14°·Low ·Rain 15%
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Waikanae weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Waikanae swings 14°C across the year, from 21°C highs in January to 7°C lows in July, and May is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1688 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
January
21°C average high
Coldest month
July
7°C average low
Wettest month
May
1688 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
14,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

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

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Drizzle
14°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
13°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
13°
models agree
Tue
Rain
13°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
11°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
12°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
13°
±2°
Sat
Drizzle
14°
models agree
Sun
Drizzle
14°
models agree
Mon
Drizzle
10°
models agree
Tue
Partly cloudy
13°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
14°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
15° 10°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
14°
models agree

Waikanae, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 21°C) and coldest in Jul (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1688 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Waikanae 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.

Waikanae climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
21°
15°
Feb
20°
15°
Mar
18°
12°
Apr
17°
12°
May
15°
10°
Jun
14°
Jul
12°
Aug
12°
Sep
14°
Oct
15°
10°
Nov
16°
11°
Dec
19°
14°

Which forecast is most accurate in Waikanae?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
92±0.4°C92±3.8 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
88
/100rank #2
83±0.9°C93±3.5 km/t8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
G
German
82
/100rank #3
93±0.4°C87±6.7 km/t6581% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany

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±2°13° to 15°±58%15% to 73% chance
Tomorrow±1°13° to 14°±14%78% to 92% chance
Mon±1°12° to 14°±35%0% to 35% chance
Tue±1°13° to 14°±19%81% to 100% chance
Wed±1°10° to 11°±22%58% to 80% 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 Waikanae

today, local time
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
18:13
Daylight
11h 58m

Common questions

What's the weather in Waikanae today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Waikanae 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 Waikanae today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Waikanae 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 Waikanae?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Waikanae (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 88. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Waikanae?
January is typically the warmest month in Waikanae, with average highs around 21°C.
How cold does Waikanae get?
The coldest month in Waikanae is July, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does Waikanae get?
Waikanae sees roughly 1688 mm of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.

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