New Zealand Weather Forecast
New Zealand weather: 45°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
New Zealand is a country in Oceania. New Zealand is a country in Oceania with its capital at Wellington. It has a population of about 5.3 million. The capital is Wellington.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in New Zealand with overcast. It feels like 31°F. Today runs from 42°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit New Zealand is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fiordland National Park, Tongariro National Park, Hobbiton Movie Set and Milford Sound.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 47°F is 6.7°F below the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in New Zealand today at 7.2/10. Gusts to 63 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for New Zealand
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in New Zealand right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:09 AM, Aug 6 local time.
See the New Zealand forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New Zealand
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 47° / 42° | 100% · 0,2 in | 30 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 49° / 43° | 2% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 44° | 37% | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 51° | 69% · 0,7 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 51° | 67% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 49° | 16% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 50° | 47% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 50° | 50% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 53° | 43% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 47% · 0,1 in | 28 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 49° | 34% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 48° | 45% | 21 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 45% | 30 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 50° | 35% · 0,0 in | 30 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 47° | 35% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 41° | 19% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
Climate in New Zealand month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 58° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 67° | 58° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 55° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 58° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 56° | 49° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 48° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 53° | 46° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 50° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 51° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 57° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New Zealand
Animated model layers. Pick a layer to load it.
Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in New Zealand
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit New Zealand
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by region in New Zealand
16 regions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in New Zealand
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in New Zealand
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Explore New Zealand
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is New Zealand?
New Zealand is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in New Zealand right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 27 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in New Zealand, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 7:09 AM.
How many people live in New Zealand?
New Zealand has a population of approximately 5.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to New Zealand?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away and Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 399 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New Zealand?
Popular options include Fiordland National Park, Tongariro National Park, Hobbiton Movie Set, Milford Sound, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in New Zealand?
New Zealand covers 19 places in this atlas, including Auckland Region, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Manawatu-Whanganui.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 6, 2026 at 7:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
