Ponsonby Weather Forecast
Ponsonby weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Ponsonby is a district in Auckland. Ponsonby is a district known for restaurants and villas.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Ponsonby with partly cloudy. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 55°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Ponsonby is February and March. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 48°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island and Lake Taupo.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ponsonby today at 9.2/10. 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.
Weather in Ponsonby right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:47 AM, Oct 3 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ponsonby
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 65% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 51° | 75% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 19% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 8% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 12% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 51° | 38% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 58° | 29% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 59° | 31% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 60° | 33% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 57° | 27% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 54° | 31% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 57° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 56° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 54° | 23% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 32% | -- | — |
Climate in Ponsonby 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 | 73° | 63° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 74° | 63° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 71° | 59° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 59° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 53° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 61° | 52° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 58° | 48° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 58° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 52° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 54° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 68° | 57° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 72° | 61° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Ponsonby
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 Ponsonby
Go in February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ponsonby?
Ponsonby is a district in Auckland. Its coordinates are -36.85, 174.745. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Ponsonby right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 71% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ponsonby?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Ponsonby, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ponsonby in?
Ponsonby observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:47 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Ponsonby?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 11 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Ponsonby?
Popular options include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
