Region in Nieuw-Zeeland

Waikato Reizen Guide

Waikato travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

🌦️ 17°C now🕔 11:30 PM local📅 Best: februari and maart👥 510.000

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.

Kaart van Waikato

Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coördinaten: 37°47′13.2″S 175°16′45.5″E (-37.787, 175.2793)

Weer in Waikato nu

🌦️
17°C
Lichte motregen · voelt als 16°C
Luchtvochtigheid64%
Wind8 km/h NE
Windstoten19 km/h
UV-index6 · Gemiddeld
Bewolking77%
Luchtdruk1022 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 44 km
Luchtkwaliteit30 · Good
Zonsopkomst6:47 AM
Zonsondergang7:27 PM
Maan🌗 Last quarter · 33%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 11:30 PM, okt 6 lokale tijd.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 10

🌦️ 19° / 12°

Lichte motregen · 20% rain · wind 15 km/h

zoday, okt 11

🌦️ 19° / 13°

Motregen · 62% rain · wind 22 km/h

Quick facts about Waikato

TypeRegion
LandNieuw-Zeeland
ContinentOceanië
Coördinaten37°47′13.2″S 175°16′45.5″E (-37.787, 175.2793)
Bevolking510.000
Lokale tijd11:30 PM (UTC+13:00)
Beste maandenfebruari and maart
KlimaatTemperate

Dingen om te doen in Waikato

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Waikato.

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.

januari★★★★☆
februari★★★★☆
maart★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
mei★★★★☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★☆☆
augustus★★★☆☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★★☆
december★★★★☆

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.

Luchthavens near Waikato

Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL97 kmAuckland

Attracties in Waikato

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Cities in Waikato

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Lakes in Waikato

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Explore Waikato

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 11:30 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kaart tilesOpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 oktober 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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