Waikato Veður Spá
Waikato weather: 14°C, light drizzle. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
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° | 5° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 14° | 6° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 16° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 18° | 10° | 85 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 20° | 12° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 23° | 14° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
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 |
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
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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 14°C (57°F) með light drizzle. Raki is 78% and wind is 19 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 9:01 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 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
