New Zealand Weather Forecast
New Zealand weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for New Zealand
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 53° | 65% | 29 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 49° | 44% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 17% | 21 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 52° | 2% | 28 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 56° | 53% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 58° | 32% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 58° | 25% | 14 mph | 6 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 57° / 49°
Overcast · 17% rain · wind 21 mph
⛅ 60° / 52°
Partly cloudy · 2% rain · wind 28 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 60 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Active alerts for New Zealand
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 81% and wind is 22 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+13:00). The local time is 8:28 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.
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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 October 29, 2026 at 8:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
