Waikato Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Waikato: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Waikato month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 24° | 15° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 24° | 14° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 22° | 12° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 20° | 12° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 17° | 8° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 15° | 8° | 124 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 14° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 14° | 6° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 16° | 9° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 18° | 10° | 114 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 20° | 12° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 23° | 14° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Waikato
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Waikato compares met 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 |
Klimaat by attraction in Waikato
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by city in Waikato
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by lake in Waikato
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Waikato
Go in februari and maart. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Waikato
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is in line met the 18°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Waikato is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Waikato is a region of New Zealand. Er wonen ongeveer 510.000.
Op dit moment is het 17°C (62°F) in Waikato met lichte motregen. Het voelt als 16°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 5°C en 17°C. De kans op neerslag is 8%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Waikato is februari and maart. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 24°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 6°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 97 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Taupo, North Island and Piha Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is in line met the 18°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 12 PM en 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Waikato today at 9.5/10. 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
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 37°47′13.2″S 175°16′45.5″E (-37.787, 175.2793) |
| Bevolking | 510.000 |
| Lokale tijd | 2:27 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | februari and maart |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waikato?
Waikato is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Its coordinates are -37.787, 175.2793. It lies in Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Waikato nu?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) met lichte motregen. Luchtvochtigheid is 64% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Waikato?
februari and maart offer the most comfortable conditions in Waikato, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Waikato in?
Waikato observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 2:27 PM.
How many people live in Waikato?
Waikato has a population of approximately 510.000.
What is the nearest airport en Waikato?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 97 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
