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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 1°C

Whitianga weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 17° in Whitianga today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 16°, with a 48% chance of rain.

17°11°
16°10°
16°
19°10°
15°
15°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Cloudy
Today 17°·Low 11°·Rain 3%
AmericanNOAA GFS
18°
Cloudy
Today 18°·Low 10°·Rain 0%
GermanDWD ICON
17°
Fog
Today 17°·Low 11°·Rain 0%
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Whitianga weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Whitianga swings 17°C across the year, from 23°C highs in January to 6°C lows in August, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1827 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
January
23°C average high
Coldest month
August
6°C average low
Wettest month
January
1827 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
February, March, April and May
Residents
6,230
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The weather map: all three models at once

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

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
17° 11°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
16° 10°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
16°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
19° 10°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
15°
models agree
Thu
Clear
15°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
17°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
17°
models agree
Sun
Light rain
15°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
15°
models agree
Tue
Mostly clear
16°
models agree
Wed
Partly cloudy
16° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
19° 11°
±2°
Fri
Light drizzle
16°
±3°

Whitianga, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 23°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 6°C), with roughly 1827 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Whitianga 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.

Whitianga climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
23°
17°
Feb
23°
16°
Mar
22°
13°
Apr
20°
13°
May
17°
11°
Jun
16°
10°
Jul
15°
Aug
15°
Sep
17°
10°
Oct
18°
11°
Nov
20°
12°
Dec
23°
15°

Which forecast is most accurate in Whitianga?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
96±0.2°C96±1.9 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
82
/100rank #2
94±0.3°C95±2.5 km/t5877% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
92±0.4°C83±8.6 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.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°17° to 18°±3%0% to 3% chance
Tomorrow±1°15° to 16°±38%10% to 48% chance
Mon±1°15° to 17°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±1°19° to 19°±22%5% to 27% chance
Wed±1°15° to 16°±18%5% to 23% 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 Whitianga

today, local time
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:10
Daylight
11h 59m

Common questions

What's the weather in Whitianga today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Whitianga 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 Whitianga today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Whitianga 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 Whitianga?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Whitianga (CheckWeather Score 91/100), 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 Whitianga?
January is typically the warmest month in Whitianga, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Whitianga get?
The coldest month in Whitianga is August, when overnight lows average about 6°C.
How much rain does Whitianga get?
Whitianga sees roughly 1827 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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