Northland Weather Forecast
Northland weather: 48°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Northland is a region in New Zealand. Northland is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 200.000.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Northland with clear. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 43°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Northland is February. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 124 mi away. Nearby highlights include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set and North Island.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Northland today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Northland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:13 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Northland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 43° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 47° | 90% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 44° | 20% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 44° | 6% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 45° | 12% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 20% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 42% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 48° | 69% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 46° | 51% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 62° / 44° | 37% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 15% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 29% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 49° | 36% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 41° | 41% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 37% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 48° | 26% | 8 mph | 3 |
Climate in Northland 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° | 59° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 75° | 59° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 71° | 56° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 56° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 51° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 49° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 58° | 46° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 45° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 49° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 64° | 51° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 68° | 53° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 72° | 58° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Northland
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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 Northland
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 Northland
Go in February. 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.
Weather by city in Northland
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Northland?
Northland is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -35.4, 173.8. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Northland right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Northland?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in Northland, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northland in?
Northland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 9:13 AM.
How many people live in Northland?
Northland has a population of approximately 200.000.
What is the nearest airport to Northland?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 124 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Northland?
Popular options include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set and North Island.
What places are in Northland?
Northland covers 1 places in this atlas, including Paihia.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 9:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
