New Zealand Weather Forecast
New Zealand weather: 64°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for New Zealand
No snow is in the current forecast window for New Zealand.
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 New Zealand
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌥️ Fog | 64° / 54° | 0% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 52° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 30% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 56° | 2% | 27 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 57° | 28% · 0,0 in | 32 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 54° | 96% · 0,1 in | 34 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 54° | 11% | 26 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 55° | 10% | 22 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 53° | 24% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 52° | 24% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 12% | 24 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 56° | 14% | 25 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 58° | 18% | 25 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 58° | 22% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 57° | 25% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 23% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
Climate in New Zealand 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 | 66° | 58° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 67° | 59° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 55° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 58° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 56° | 49° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 48° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 48° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 49° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 51° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 57° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 45 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Zealand?
New Zealand is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in New Zealand right now?
It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 64% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in New Zealand, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 10:05 PM.
How many people live in New Zealand?
New Zealand has a population of approximately 5.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to New Zealand?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away and Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 399 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New Zealand?
Popular options include Fiordland National Park, Tongariro National Park, Hobbiton Movie Set, Milford Sound, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in New Zealand?
New Zealand covers 19 places in this atlas, including Auckland Region, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Manawatu-Whanganui.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
