North Island Weather Forecast
North Island weather: 52°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for North Island
No snow is in the current forecast window for North Island.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for North Island
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 42° | 2% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌥️ Fog | 62° / 47° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 27% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 47° | 55% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 57° / 42° | 100% · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 41° | 69% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 42° | 81% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 44° | 59% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 41° | 25% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 38° | 37% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 49° | 45% · 1,2 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 45° | 51% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 40° | 73% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 40° | 64% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 44° | 65% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 47° | 42% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 52°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 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 9:58 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 23, 2026 at 9:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
