Region in Nueva Zelanda

Waikato Clima and Average Tiempo

Clima of Waikato: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

⛅ 15°C now🕔 2:21 PM local📅 Best: febrero and marzo👥 510.000

Clima in Waikato month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

enefebmarabrmayjunjulagosepoctnovdicLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesMáx. mediaMín. mediaPrecip.itacionesValoración
enero24°15°126 mm★★★★
febrero24°14°52 mm★★★★
marzo22°12°73 mm★★★★
abril20°12°128 mm★★★★
may17°69 mm★★★★
junio15°124 mm★★★☆☆
julio14°128 mm★★★☆☆
agosto14°62 mm★★★☆☆
septiembre16°123 mm★★★☆☆
octubre18°10°114 mm★★★★
noviembre20°12°126 mm★★★★
diciembre23°14°126 mm★★★★

Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Waikato

Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day29°Cene 25, 2025
Coldest night-1°Cjul 28, 2026
Wettest day64 mmene 21, 2026

How Waikato compares con nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Waikato.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Bay of Plenty79 km14°Cabout the same1597 mm
North Island82 km11°C4°C cooler1821 mm
Rotorua94 km13°C1°C cooler1399 mm
Auckland Airport97 km16°C+1°C warmer1309 mm
Mission Bay111 km16°C+2°C warmer1308 mm

Clima by attraction in Waikato

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Clima by city in Waikato

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Clima by lake in Waikato

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Mejor época para visitar Waikato

Go in febrero and marzo. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: junio, julio and septiembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

enero★★★★
febrero★★★★
marzo★★★★
abril★★★★
may★★★★
junio★★★☆☆
julio★★★☆☆
agosto★★★☆☆
septiembre★★★☆☆
octubre★★★★
noviembre★★★★
diciembre★★★★

What this means for Waikato

Compared con normal

Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 15°C is in line con the 14°C typical for this month.

Lluvia chance explained

Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.

Viajes and driving

Ráfagas a 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.

What a pack, what a skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 52 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, julio and septiembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumen

Waikato is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Waikato is a region of New Zealand. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 510.000.

Ahora mismo hay 15°C (59°F) in Waikato con parcialmente nublado. La sensación térmica es de 10°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 6°C a 15°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.1/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.

La mejor época para visitar Waikato is febrero and marzo. El clima es temperate. junio, julio and septiembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 24°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 5°C.

El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Auckland Airport (AKL), about 97 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Taupo, North Island and Piha Beach.

En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 15°C is in line con the 14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 11 AM a 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Waikato today at 9.3/10. Ráfagas a 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Waikato

TipoRegion
PaísNueva Zelanda
ContinenteeOceanía
Coordenadas37°47′13.2″S 175°16′45.5″E (-37.787, 175.2793)
Población510.000
Hora local2:21 PM (UTC+12:00)
Mejores mesesfebrero and marzo
ClimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waikato?

Waikato is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Its coordinates are -37.787, 175.2793. It lies in Oceanía.

What is the weather like in Waikato ahora mismo?

It is currently 15°C (59°F) con parcialmente nublado. Humedad is 57% and wind is 25 km/h.

When is the best time a visit Waikato?

febrero and marzo offer the most comfortable conditions in Waikato, which has a temperate climate. junio, julio and septiembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Waikato in?

Waikato observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The hora local is 2:21 PM.

How many people live in Waikato?

Waikato has a population of approximately 510.000.

What is the nearest airport a Waikato?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 97 km away.

What are the top things a do in Waikato?

Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Taupo, North Island, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.

What places are in Waikato?

Waikato covers 3 places in this atlas, including Hobbiton Movie Set, Taupo and Lake Taupo.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Pronóstico and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Calidad del aire and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Clima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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