Island in New Zealand

North Island Weather Forecast

North Island weather: 44°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 44°F now🕔 1:32 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March

Risk assessment for North Island

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind6.8

Peak gusts of 45 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding2.3

Wettest single day forecast at 0,6 in, 2,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for North Island

⚠️Thu, Oct 29: damaging gusts to 42 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

16-day forecast for North Island

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 29🌦️ Light showers55° / 43°100% · 0,4 in20 mph8
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light showers52° / 41°98% · 0,3 in21 mph7
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle52° / 36°10% · 0,0 in16 mph8
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 38°20% · 0,0 in11 mph8
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Drizzle57° / 49°63% · 0,3 in11 mph2
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 51°54% · 0,1 in9 mph7
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 50°73% · 0,1 in14 mph1
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Drizzle64° / 52°70% · 0,3 in15 mph7
Fri, Nov 6🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 48°72% · 0,1 in10 mph7
Sat, Nov 7🌤️ Mainly clear63° / 45°58%8 mph8
Sun, Nov 8🌦️ Drizzle61° / 44°54% · 0,1 in9 mph3
Mon, Nov 9🌦️ Drizzle62° / 44°59% · 0,1 in17 mph3
Tue, Nov 10🌦️ Light showers57° / 40°59% · 0,6 in22 mph6
Wed, Nov 11🌦️ Light drizzle55° / 40°62% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Thu, Nov 12☁️ Overcast63° / 42°52%10 mph9
Fri, Nov 13☀️ Clear sky-- / --42%--—

What this means for North Island

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is in line with the 57°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 49°F.

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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 44°F (7°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 98% and wind is 13 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 1:32 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 1:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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