North Island Weather Forecast
North Island weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
North Island is an island in New Zealand. North Island is an island known for geothermal parks and volcanic plateaus.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in North Island with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 43°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit North Island is January, February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 110 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Taupo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Tongariro National Park and Piha Beach.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is in line with the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in North Island today at 8.7/10. 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.
Active alerts for North Island
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in North Island right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:02 PM, Oct 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for North Island
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 43° | 65% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 56° / 42° | 100% · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 39° | 57% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 54° / 42° | 100% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 42° | 70% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 58° / 43° | 14% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 43° | 26% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 60° / 43° | 42% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 67% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 70% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 51° | 62% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 53° | 52% · 1,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 48° | 48% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 48° | 58% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 67° / 47° | 55% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 46° | 42% | 7 mph | 9 |
Climate in North Island 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 | 67° | 52° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 68° | 52° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 63° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 60° | 48° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 55° | 42° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 41° | 7,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 50° | 38° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 50° | 38° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 53° | 41° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 57° | 44° | 9,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 62° | 48° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 65° | 51° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for North Island
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in North Island
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 North Island
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Island?
North Island is an island in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -38.5, 175.5. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in North Island right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Island?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in North Island, which has a temperate climate. June, July and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North Island in?
North Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 12:02 PM.
What is the nearest airport to North Island?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 110 mi away.
What are the top things to do in North Island?
Popular options include Lake Taupo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Tongariro National Park and Piha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - 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 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
