Waikato Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Waikato: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Waikato month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 24° | 15° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 24° | 14° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 22° | 12° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 20° | 12° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 17° | 8° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 15° | 8° | 124 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 14° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 14° | 6° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 16° | 9° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 18° | 10° | 114 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 20° | 12° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 23° | 14° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Waikato
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Waikato compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Waikato.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Plenty | 79 km | 15°C | about the same | 1624 mm |
| North Island | 82 km | 11°C | 4°C cooler | 1808 mm |
| Rotorua | 94 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 1407 mm |
| Auckland Airport | 97 km | 16°C | +1°C warmer | 1333 mm |
| Mission Bay | 111 km | 16°C | +2°C warmer | 1328 mm |
Loftslag by attraction in Waikato
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by city in Waikato
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by lake in Waikato
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Waikato
Go in febrúar and mars. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Waikato
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 18°C is in line með the 18°C typical for this month.
A 25% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Waikato is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Waikato is a region of New Zealand. Íbúafjöldinn er um 510.000.
Núna er hitinn 18°C (64°F) in Waikato með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 15°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 10°C til 18°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Waikato is febrúar and mars. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 24°C, while júlí is the coldest með lows near 6°C.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 97 km away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Taupo, North Island and Piha Beach.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 18°C is in line með the 18°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Waikato today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Waikato
| Tegund | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 37°47′13.2″S 175°16′45.5″E (-37.787, 175.2793) |
| Mannfjöldi | 510.000 |
| Staðartími | 12:35 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | febrúar and mars |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waikato?
Waikato is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -37.787, 175.2793. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Waikato núna?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) með skýjað. Raki is 60% and wind is 22 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Waikato?
febrúar and mars offer the most comfortable conditions in Waikato, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and ágúst are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Waikato in?
Waikato observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 12:35 PM.
How many people live in Waikato?
Waikato has a population of approximately 510.000.
What is the nearest airport til Waikato?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 97 km away.
What are the top things til 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 október 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
